EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr242012_02B2203
Published materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Athlete in sports or athletics field sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Director denied petition finding insufficient evidence of published material and failure to meet three-criterion requirement. On appeal, counsel asserted petitioner meets at least three criteria but provided insufficient substantive arguments. AAO affirmed dismissal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Published material · Article merely listed or mentioned petitioner's name without substantive discussion of work, standing, or impact in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Not met | Article merely listed or mentioned petitioner's name without substantive discussion of work, standing, or impact in field |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under three criteria; final merits determination not reached |
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