EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2014Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292014_01B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A martial arts competitor self-petitioned for EB-1A classification, claiming at least three regulatory criteria were met. The AAO found the petitioner's awards, including runner-up finishes, were not documented as nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. The appeal was dismissed for failure to meet the evidentiary threshold.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award-issuing organizations' letters did not demonstrate national or international recognition beyond the issuing entities themselves.
- Final merits · Petitioner did not satisfy minimum three-criterion threshold; extraordinary ability not shown.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award-issuing organizations' letters did not demonstrate national or international recognition beyond the issuing entities themselves. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner did not satisfy minimum three-criterion threshold; extraordinary ability not shown. |
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