EB-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr232009_07B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An employer petitioned for a soccer coach's EB-1A extraordinary ability classification, relying on prior competitive accomplishments. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that university-level medals do not constitute national awards and the beneficiary failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim either as a player or subsequent coach.
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 · World University Games bronze medal is university-level, not national award for professional soccer excellence
- Final merits · Record does not establish beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as player or coach
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | World University Games bronze medal is university-level, not national award for professional soccer excellence |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as player or coach |
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