Evidence of international recognition can be shown by presenting a contract with a major U.S. sports league or team,
or a contract in an individual sport reflecting international recognition in that sport, and documentation of two of the following:
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participation in a prior season with a major U.S. sports league; |
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participation in international competition with a national team; |
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participation in a prior season for a U.S. college in intercollegiate competition; |
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a statement from an official of a major U.S. sports league or an official of the
governing body of the sport detailing how that alien or the team is internationally recognized; |
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a statement from a member of the sports media or a recognized expert in the sport
that details how the alien or the team is internationally recognized; |
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international rankings of the individual or team; |
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or significant honors or awards in the sport received by the individual or team. |
