EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr302009_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A runner petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Evidence of awards and team selections did not meet the criteria when evaluated for their indicative value of sustained acclaim at the highest level.
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 · No evidence of competition after 2002; petitioner limited to US competitions and failed to sustain acclaim
- Membership · All-American, All-Region, All-Conference selections based on activity not outstanding achievement alone
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of competition after 2002; petitioner limited to US competitions and failed to sustain acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | All-American, All-Region, All-Conference selections based on activity not outstanding achievement alone |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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