EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug042009_06B2203
Leading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Martial arts instructor claims extraordinary ability. Presented old awards, association membership, and leading role at organization. AAO found one criterion met but awards too old to show sustained acclaim, membership inadequate, and overall evidence insufficient for sustained national or international acclaim at very top. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · AAO found petitioner demonstrated leading or critical role for distinguished organization
What was missing
- Awards · Martial arts and gymnastics awards over twenty years old; predate petition by twenty years, cannot show sustained acclaim
- Final merits · Martial arts instructor shows talent but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | AAO found petitioner demonstrated leading or critical role for distinguished organization |
 Awards | Not met | Martial arts and gymnastics awards over twenty years old; predate petition by twenty years, cannot show sustained acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Martial arts instructor shows talent but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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