EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122005_06B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A gymnastics coach claiming extraordinary ability based on alleged Olympic participation and coaching accomplishments. The AAO found no corroboration of Olympic participation, insufficient recognition of awards, inadequate published material documentation, and letters of support insufficient to demonstrate sustained national acclaim at the top of the field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificate from USSR Board lacks evidence of national or international recognition and significance
- Judging · No evidence judging duties exceeded routine coaching responsibilities reflecting national acclaim
- Original contributions · Letters from colleagues cannot alone establish major contributions beyond limited direct contacts
- Published material · Article submission lacks author identification, source verification, and proper documentation
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim as gymnast or coach at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Certificate from USSR Board lacks evidence of national or international recognition and significance |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence judging duties exceeded routine coaching responsibilities reflecting national acclaim |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters from colleagues cannot alone establish major contributions beyond limited direct contacts |
 Published material | Not met | Article submission lacks author identification, source verification, and proper documentation |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim as gymnast or coach at top level |
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