O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG242015_01D8101
AwardsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Gymnastics club petitioned for O-1A visa for foreign gymnastics coach. AAO held beneficiary lacked major internationally recognized award and failed to satisfy at least three evidentiary criteria; prior athletic acclaim insufficient without demonstrating sustained coaching-level extraordinary ability.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- Final merits · Beneficiary does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as coach; must establish extraordinary ability through coaching achievements, not prior athletic accomplishments alone
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or submit evidence for this criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim as coach; must establish extraordinary ability through coaching achievements, not prior athletic accomplishments alone |
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