EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr092008_01B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Soccer player claims extraordinary ability in athletics. Asserted awards, published material, and exhibition criteria. AAO found Second Division medals not highest level, runner-up trophies not nationally recognized, newspaper mentions not in major media, and exhibition criterion inapplicable to athletes. Evidence insufficient for sustained top-level acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Trophies and medals from Second Division league are not highest level of competition; runner-up certificate not nationally recognized prize
- Exhibitions · Criterion applies to artists not competitive athletes; promotional materials and photographs insufficient
- Published material · Newspaper articles mentioning petitioner not published in major media and authors not identified
- Final merits · Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Trophies and medals from Second Division league are not highest level of competition; runner-up certificate not nationally recognized prize |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Criterion applies to artists not competitive athletes; promotional materials and photographs insufficient |
 Published material | Not met | Newspaper articles mentioning petitioner not published in major media and authors not identified |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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