EB-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212005_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An ice dancer and coach claimed extraordinary ability in athletics. The AAO found awards in ice dancing did not demonstrate preeminence, USFSA membership involved only sectional and junior competitions rather than top level, and coaching claims lacked comparable evidence of sustained acclaim. Petitioner met fewer than three criteria in either capacity.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards as competitor in ice dancing not indicative of preeminence; insufficient for coaching claim.
- Membership · USFSA participation limited to sectional and junior competitions, not highest national level.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three criteria as either competitor or coach; no extraordinary ability demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards as competitor in ice dancing not indicative of preeminence; insufficient for coaching claim. |
 Membership | Not met | USFSA participation limited to sectional and junior competitions, not highest national level. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria as either competitor or coach; no extraordinary ability demonstrated. |
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