EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG182005_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A mountaineer and alpine instructor claimed extraordinary ability in athletics through awards, membership in climbing clubs, published material, judging, and original contributions. The AAO found no award demonstrating sustained acclaim, no proof that club membership required outstanding achievement, articles only mentioned accomplishments, teaching duties were routine, and colleague letters did not show major significance. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award granted in 1999, four years before petition, does not demonstrate sustained acclaim
- Judging · Teaching and judging students is routine in occupation, not national or international acclaim
- Membership · No corroborative documentation of membership or that achievements prerequisite to membership
- Original contributions · Letters from colleagues do not demonstrate work of major significance beyond limited direct contacts
- Published material · Articles mention accomplishments but do not evidence eligibility under this criterion
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award granted in 1999, four years before petition, does not demonstrate sustained acclaim |
 Judging | Not met | Teaching and judging students is routine in occupation, not national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | No corroborative documentation of membership or that achievements prerequisite to membership |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters from colleagues do not demonstrate work of major significance beyond limited direct contacts |
 Published material | Not met | Articles mention accomplishments but do not evidence eligibility under this criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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