EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug102012_02B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Ballroom dance competitor and teacher claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A, asserting awards and published material criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding evidence insufficient to establish three qualifying categories and concluding petitioner's achievements did not demonstrate required sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · AAO withdrew director's prior finding; awards do not meet national or international recognition standard for excellence
- Published material · Published material must be primarily about petitioner in professional or major trade publications; incomplete documentation provided
- Final merits · Petitioner's achievements do not set him significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | AAO withdrew director's prior finding; awards do not meet national or international recognition standard for excellence |
 Published material | Not met | Published material must be primarily about petitioner in professional or major trade publications; incomplete documentation provided |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner's achievements do not set him significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level |
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