EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug062010_03B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An athletic trainer for professional sports teams sought extraordinary ability classification after denial and a motion affirming it. The AAO reviewed membership, published material, original contributions and leading role criteria, found the required evidence lacking, and concluded he had not shown sustained acclaim or top-of-field standing, dismissing the appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Criterion requires such a role for multiple organizations; this was not established.
- Membership · Required initial evidence under this criterion was not submitted.
- Original contributions · Techniques not shown to be contributions of major significance in the field.
- Published material · Required initial evidence under this criterion was not submitted.
- Final merits · Evidence showed talent but not placement among the small percentage at the very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Criterion requires such a role for multiple organizations; this was not established. |
 Membership | Not met | Required initial evidence under this criterion was not submitted. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Techniques not shown to be contributions of major significance in the field. |
 Published material | Not met | Required initial evidence under this criterion was not submitted. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence showed talent but not placement among the small percentage at the very top. |
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