EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2011Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr132011_01B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Karate player and instructor claiming extraordinary ability under EB-1A. Petitioner failed to demonstrate awards were nationally or internationally recognized; evidence showed recognition only at individual events. Achievements insufficient to establish extraordinary ability. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards recognized only within presenting events, not nationally or internationally recognized in field.
- Final merits · Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards recognized only within presenting events, not nationally or internationally recognized in field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level. |
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