Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Yachting (2005): did not establish sufficient evidence to meet at least
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the submitted documentation, including yachting certifications, mentions in trade reports, general testimonials, and two published items, did not establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim and was among the small percentage at the top of his field.
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Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
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