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EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

AUG312005_09B2203

Leading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

Self-represented former athlete petitioner claimed extraordinary ability through past athletic achievements and subsequent business and ministry work. AAO found petitioner was accomplished athlete but lacked sustained national or international acclaim placing him at the very top of his field. Appeal dismissed.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Leading or critical role · Past athletic roles alone insufficient; no sustained acclaim through subsequent work
  • Original contributions · No major business contributions documented; solicited letters insufficient without independent evidence
  • Final merits · Former athlete with past major competition participation lacks sustained acclaim at top of field

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Leading or critical roleNot metPast athletic roles alone insufficient; no sustained acclaim through subsequent work
Original contributionsNot metNo major business contributions documented; solicited letters insufficient without independent evidence
AwardsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
Commercial successClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
ExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
JudgingClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
MembershipClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
Final meritsNot metFormer athlete with past major competition participation lacks sustained acclaim at top of field

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