Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Tennis (2007): did not establish the beneficiary had achieved sustained
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international acclaim as a tennis instructor or player. The evidence provided, such as a single team silver medal from several years prior and memberships in associations without proof of outstanding achievement criteria, was deemed insufficient to meet the regulatory standards for extraordinary ability. Furthermore, counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence on appeal as initially indicated.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
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