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AAO EB-1A decision Apr032008_01B2203: swimming (athlete) and how to document awards for eb‑1a (guide)

Even a high‑profile award like an Olympic medal must be supported by primary documentation; secondary letters or vague references are insufficient to meet the awards criterion. Primary or secondary official documentation confirming the bronze medals at Swim Miami; Sufficient evidence that the cited

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Apr032008_01B2203 Decision date 2008-04-03 Outcome remanded Field or occupation swimming (athlete) Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

Criteria Accepted

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Criteria Rejected

  • awards

Core Lesson

Even a high‑profile award like an Olympic medal must be supported by primary documentation; secondary letters or vague references are insufficient to meet the awards criterion.

Evidence Issue

  • Primary or secondary official documentation confirming the bronze medals at Swim Miami

  • Sufficient evidence that the cited medal was actually awarded in the referenced competition

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