EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB132018_02B2203
AwardsMetMembershipMetLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Professional swimmer met two initial criteria: awards and membership. The AAO found published material inadequate due to missing author and media qualification, and leading role not established due to lack of organizational distinguished reputation. Three criteria required; only two met. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Petitioner won numerous medals; Director determination accepted by AAO.
- Membership · Petitioner was member of swim teams on multiple occasions; criterion satisfied.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Coaches praised relay abilities but did not establish leading role; organizations lack demonstrated distinguished reputation.
- Published material · Translation lacked author attribution; publication not established as major media.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Petitioner won numerous medals; Director determination accepted by AAO. |
 Membership | Met | Petitioner was member of swim teams on multiple occasions; criterion satisfied. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Coaches praised relay abilities but did not establish leading role; organizations lack demonstrated distinguished reputation. |
 Published material | Not met | Translation lacked author attribution; publication not established as major media. |
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