The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate a 'major, internationally recognized award' comparable to a Nobel Prize or Olympic Medal, as required for a one-time achievement. Furthermore, the Petitioner did not satisfy at least three of the ten regulatory criteria; specifically, the membership criterion was not met as the associations' eligibility rules did not require outstanding achievements for all members, despite the Petitioner's high performance. The evidence submitted for the one-time achievement and membership criteria was deemed insufficient.
