O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212017_01D8101
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
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Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director determined and record supports beneficiary commands high salary for services
- Leading or critical role · Beneficiary employed in critical or essential capacity managing engineering and test benches for distinguished motor sports organization
What was missing
- Awards · Beneficiary not individually recipient of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
- Original contributions · Original automotive engineering contributions shown only at employer level without evidence of broader field influence or implementation
- Final merits · Only two of eight criteria met; extraordinary ability through sustained acclaim and recognition not demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director determined and record supports beneficiary commands high salary for services |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Beneficiary employed in critical or essential capacity managing engineering and test benches for distinguished motor sports organization |
 Awards | Not met | Beneficiary not individually recipient of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards |
 Original contributions | Not met | Original automotive engineering contributions shown only at employer level without evidence of broader field influence or implementation |
 Final merits | Not met | Only two of eight criteria met; extraordinary ability through sustained acclaim and recognition not demonstrated |
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