EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB062015_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner athletic coach sought EB-1A classification in coaching field. AAO found awards, membership, and published material criteria failed because evidence related to swimmer athlete status, not coaching excellence. Petitioner did not meet three-criterion threshold; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Gold medal won as swimmer does not qualify for coaching excellence award criterion.
- Membership · Team memberships based on athletic performance do not meet membership criterion for coaching field.
- Published material · Published material about athletic achievements as swimmer does not meet criterion for coaching field.
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate does not support required level of expertise for coaching classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Gold medal won as swimmer does not qualify for coaching excellence award criterion. |
 Membership | Not met | Team memberships based on athletic performance do not meet membership criterion for coaching field. |
 Published material | Not met | Published material about athletic achievements as swimmer does not meet criterion for coaching field. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not contest director's findings on appeal. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate does not support required level of expertise for coaching classification. |
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