EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212017_01B2203
AwardsMetLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Sitting volleyball coach claimed extraordinary ability in athletics based on 1990 gold medal and multiple criteria. Met one criterion (lesser award) but failed to meet requirement of three criteria. AAO found record did not support level of expertise for extraordinary ability classification in sports.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Petitioner established lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence.
What was missing
- Final merits · Only one criterion met; three required. AAO reviewed record in aggregate finding insufficient expertise for extraordinary ability.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Petitioner established lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but decision did not substantively analyze whether criterion met. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but decision did not substantively analyze whether membership criterion met. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but decision did not substantively analyze this criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Only one criterion met; three required. AAO reviewed record in aggregate finding insufficient expertise for extraordinary ability. |
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