EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC162005_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Handicapped athlete marathoner filed for EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner claimed awards and membership criteria, both failed; additionally failed to demonstrate sustained work in athletics or intent to work in field in United States through prize money, endorsements, or employment documentation.
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 · Single award in 1986 does not establish sustained acclaim; record lacks documentation of divisions and competitive context.
- Membership · Membership requirements do not demonstrate outstanding achievement; petitioner failed to establish organizations require such.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet at least three criteria; no evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at top level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Single award in 1986 does not establish sustained acclaim; record lacks documentation of divisions and competitive context. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements do not demonstrate outstanding achievement; petitioner failed to establish organizations require such. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet at least three criteria; no evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at top level. |
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