O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB212020_02D8101
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Soccer academy petitioned for soccer coach as O-1A nonimmigrant athlete of extraordinary ability. AAO dismissed appeal; beneficiary failed to meet any of eight evidentiary criteria, missing major award or three qualifying forms of documentation.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificates and qualifications do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence; no media coverage demonstrated.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner failed to establish employer organization has distinguished reputation through independent evidence.
- Membership · Membership shown but not based on outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
- Published material · No documentation that publications are professional, major trade, or major media outlets.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Certificates and qualifications do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence; no media coverage demonstrated. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish employer organization has distinguished reputation through independent evidence. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership shown but not based on outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts. |
 Published material | Not met | No documentation that publications are professional, major trade, or major media outlets. |
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