EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided December 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC102019_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzed
Our summary
Martial artist serving as regional federation officer claimed awards, published material, judging, and leading role. The AAO found awards lacked national recognition, media sources were not major publications, service as referee did not constitute judging, and did not reach the leading role claim. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lack demonstrated national or international recognition; documents show scoring criteria but not award significance.
- Judging · Evidence shows service as referee, not judge; lacks documentation of judgment exercise or score-awarding duties.
- Published material · No comparative evidence of media significance; articles lack author attribution as required.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lack demonstrated national or international recognition; documents show scoring criteria but not award significance. |
 Judging | Not met | Evidence shows service as referee, not judge; lacks documentation of judgment exercise or score-awarding duties. |
 Published material | Not met | No comparative evidence of media significance; articles lack author attribution as required. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision reserved issue due to failure to meet three initial criteria. |
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