EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC222005_11B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A professional soccer player self-petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability. Decision found he failed to demonstrate intent to continue work in the United States at filing and lacked sustained national or international acclaim placing him at the very top of his field.
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 · New Young Talent award from 1996 too remote; team championships 3-5 years before filing
- Exhibitions · Criterion applies only to visual arts; not applicable to professional soccer
- Final merits · No sustained national or international acclaim at top of field; no intent to continue work in US
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | New Young Talent award from 1996 too remote; team championships 3-5 years before filing |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Criterion applies only to visual arts; not applicable to professional soccer |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national or international acclaim at top of field; no intent to continue work in US |
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