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- O-1ASports and athleticsNov 2025Dismissed
Fencing club petitions for fencing master's O-1A extraordinary ability. AAO found only one of eight criteria met. Awards criterion failed because evidence showed students' achievements, not beneficiary's own. Judging criterion failed due to uncorroborated self-serving assertions. Appeal dismissed.
1 of 5 criteria metRead → - O-1ASports and athleticsFeb 2025Dismissed
Dismissed · 5 criteria reviewed1 of 5 criteria metRead →