EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB092016_01B2203
MembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Canyoneering guide sought extraordinary ability in athletics. Claimed membership and published material criteria but failed to satisfy initial evidentiary requirements. AAO found membership standards did not require outstanding achievements and articles lacked publication in major venues.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · Membership did not meet criterion; requirements based on employment and experience do not constitute outstanding achievements
- Published material · Articles submitted were not in professional or major trade publications or major media
- Final merits · Aggregate evidence does not demonstrate level of expertise required for extraordinary ability classification
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | Membership did not meet criterion; requirements based on employment and experience do not constitute outstanding achievements |
 Published material | Not met | Articles submitted were not in professional or major trade publications or major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Aggregate evidence does not demonstrate level of expertise required for extraordinary ability classification |
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