EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2014Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG262014_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
A kickboxing trainer and coach sought extraordinary ability classification in athletics. Petitioner claimed awards, membership, published material, and judging. AAO found no awards nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in coaching, no evidence memberships based on outstanding achievement, articles not primarily about petitioner, and no reliable evidence of judging participation.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards not nationally or internationally recognized in the field; awards to others do not satisfy criterion
- Judging · No reliable evidence of participation as judge of others' work in sport; director's finding withdrawn
- Membership · No evidence that memberships granted based on outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts in field
- Published material · Material not about petitioner; articles about events or team accomplishments, not primarily about petitioner
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards not nationally or internationally recognized in the field; awards to others do not satisfy criterion |
 Judging | Not met | No reliable evidence of participation as judge of others' work in sport; director's finding withdrawn |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence that memberships granted based on outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts in field |
 Published material | Not met | Material not about petitioner; articles about events or team accomplishments, not primarily about petitioner |
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