EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2011Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec022011_01B2203
AwardsClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Competitive swimmer claimed three regulatory criteria including awards and sought comparable evidence consideration. AAO dismissed because evidence does not establish that petitioner's achievements set her significantly above almost all others at national or international level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Final merits · Achievements do not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not fully analyzed; AAO focused on overall merits determination |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail; counted toward three-criterion requirement |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail; counted toward three-criterion requirement |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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