EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2018Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
APR272018_01B2203
AwardsMetMembershipMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
A water-skier self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability. The AAO found three criteria met: awards, membership in national team, and published material. On final merits, the petitioner demonstrated sustained national and international acclaim as the most successful water-skier in his timeframe, qualifying him for EB-1A classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · National team awards met national/international scope criterion through coach letter.
- Membership · Member of national water ski team requiring outstanding achievements.
- Published material · Articles in magazines and newspapers about petitioner's water skiing successes.
- Final merits · Won 19 times since 2007, most successful athlete in timeframe, figurehead status.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | National team awards met national/international scope criterion through coach letter. |
 Membership | Met | Member of national water ski team requiring outstanding achievements. |
 Published material | Met | Articles in magazines and newspapers about petitioner's water skiing successes. |
 Final merits | Met | Won 19 times since 2007, most successful athlete in timeframe, figurehead status. |
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