EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG012016_01B2203
AwardsMetPublished materialMetMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot met
Our summary
Table tennis player seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability claimed one-time achievement and three criteria. Met only awards and published material criteria (two total), falling short of three required. No major internationally recognized award found. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found petitioner met lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards criterion
- Published material · Decision determined published material about petitioner appeared in professional or major trade publications
What was missing
- Membership · Associations had open membership without expert judgment of outstanding achievements
- Original contributions · Tournament results and coaching assistance did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance affecting the field overall
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found petitioner met lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards criterion |
 Published material | Met | Decision determined published material about petitioner appeared in professional or major trade publications |
 Membership | Not met | Associations had open membership without expert judgment of outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Not met | Tournament results and coaching assistance did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance affecting the field overall |
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