Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Tennis (2021): did not establish the beneficiary met the required minimum
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director had found only one criterion met, and the AAO declined to consider new evidence and arguments for other criteria that were improperly raised for the first time on appeal.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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