EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC312020_06B2203
AwardsMetHigh salaryMetLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Acrobatic gymnastics performer and circus artist sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed, finding bronze medal at World Games does not qualify as major internationally recognized award, and only two of ten alternate criteria satisfied, insufficient for classification as individual of extraordinary ability.
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Multiple lesser nationally and internationally recognized medals in acrobatic gymnastics established
- High salary · Director determined petitioner meets high salary criterion
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Circus performer role does not demonstrate critical role for organization with distinguished reputation
- Membership · Participation in national team insufficient without demonstrating membership meets all criterion elements
- Final merits · Only two criteria met; does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Multiple lesser nationally and internationally recognized medals in acrobatic gymnastics established |
 High salary | Met | Director determined petitioner meets high salary criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Circus performer role does not demonstrate critical role for organization with distinguished reputation |
 Membership | Not met | Participation in national team insufficient without demonstrating membership meets all criterion elements |
 Final merits | Not met | Only two criteria met; does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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