EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR092019_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A Muay Thai and mixed martial arts coach sought extraordinary ability classification in athletics, claiming six of ten criteria. The AAO analyzed awards, membership and published material and found each unmet, since the evidence did not show national recognition or outstanding-achievement requirements. The appeal was dismissed for failing three criteria.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Amateur championship wins lacked evidence of media attention or competitor caliber showing national or international recognition.
- Membership · National team participation not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Published material · Brief film database references lacked author information and did not satisfy the criterion.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Amateur championship wins lacked evidence of media attention or competitor caliber showing national or international recognition. |
 Membership | Not met | National team participation not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Published material | Not met | Brief film database references lacked author information and did not satisfy the criterion. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed decision text. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed decision text. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed decision text. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Final merits not reached; initial evidence requirements were not met. |
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