EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG162023_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Martial arts athlete appealed EB-1A denial. AAO affirmed that petitioner failed to meet three of ten regulatory criteria required as initial evidence, finding neither a major internationally recognized award nor sufficient qualifying alternate criteria established.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · One award established but other claimed awards lacked sufficient evidence; articles did not show international recognition of petitioner.
- Membership · Membership in TMF shown but association did not meet requirement of demanding outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | One award established but other claimed awards lacked sufficient evidence; articles did not show international recognition of petitioner. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in TMF shown but association did not meet requirement of demanding outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed; petition dismissed for failure to meet three-criterion initial evidence threshold. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed; petition dismissed for failure to meet three-criterion initial evidence threshold. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Initial evidence requirement not met; final merits determination reserved as unnecessary. |
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