EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr132009_04B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Taekwondo competitor and coach self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in athletics. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed to establish any criterion and lacked sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of his field as competitor or coach.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Prize from regional tournament does not constitute sustained national or international acclaim
- High salary · Remuneration not shown to be high relative to other coaches in sport
- Judging · Serving as referee does not constitute judging work within regulatory meaning
- Membership · Membership did not require outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field as competitor or coach
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Prize from regional tournament does not constitute sustained national or international acclaim |
 High salary | Not met | Remuneration not shown to be high relative to other coaches in sport |
 Judging | Not met | Serving as referee does not constitute judging work within regulatory meaning |
 Membership | Not met | Membership did not require outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field as competitor or coach |
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