EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG182005_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A mountaineer and alpine instructor claimed extraordinary ability in athletics based on Everest ascent and climbing accomplishments. AAO held evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim placing him at the very top of the field; awards and memberships lack requisite documentation and sustained demonstration.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award granted four years before petition; does not demonstrate sustained acclaim
- Judging · Teaching activities are routine in occupation; do not show national acclaim
- Membership · No corroborative documentation of membership or that achievements prerequisite
- Original contributions · Letters alone insufficient; do not demonstrate work of major significance
- Published material · Unidentified sources; articles do not evidence eligibility under criterion
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award granted four years before petition; does not demonstrate sustained acclaim |
 Judging | Not met | Teaching activities are routine in occupation; do not show national acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | No corroborative documentation of membership or that achievements prerequisite |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters alone insufficient; do not demonstrate work of major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Unidentified sources; articles do not evidence eligibility under criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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