EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122005_22B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Gymnastics coach self-petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. AAO found petitioner met zero of criteria analyzed; though well-regarded by peers and employer, record lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim as gymnast or coach.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No corroborative evidence of claimed Olympic participation; certificate lacked explanation of significance
- Judging · Judging duties inherent to employment as coach do not demonstrate national or international acclaim outside routine occupation
- Original contributions · Letters from colleagues cannot establish major significance beyond those who worked directly with petitioner
- Published material · Newspaper article excerpt lacks proper documentation and does not constitute major media coverage meeting criterion
- Final merits · Failed to meet at least three criteria; well-regarded coach but no sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No corroborative evidence of claimed Olympic participation; certificate lacked explanation of significance |
 Judging | Not met | Judging duties inherent to employment as coach do not demonstrate national or international acclaim outside routine occupation |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters from colleagues cannot establish major significance beyond those who worked directly with petitioner |
 Published material | Not met | Newspaper article excerpt lacks proper documentation and does not constitute major media coverage meeting criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet at least three criteria; well-regarded coach but no sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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