EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR182018_01B2203
MembershipMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
A competitive swimmer self-petitioner claimed four EB-1A criteria. The AAO found only membership met through national team and Olympic representation. Awards, published material, and leading/critical role failed requirements. With one criterion met instead of three, the appeal was dismissed without final merits analysis.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Membership · Member of Polish national team and Olympic Games representative.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lacked selection criteria documentation; insufficient evidence of national/international scope.
- Leading or critical role · As relay swimmer, contributions not shown to surpass teammates; Polish team lacks distinguished reputation.
- Published material · Articles lacked author, date, or met major media circulation standards.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Met | Member of Polish national team and Olympic Games representative. |
 Awards | Not met | Awards lacked selection criteria documentation; insufficient evidence of national/international scope. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | As relay swimmer, contributions not shown to surpass teammates; Polish team lacks distinguished reputation. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lacked author, date, or met major media circulation standards. |
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