O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided February 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262021_03D8101
AwardsMetLeading or critical roleMetHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
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Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director determined beneficiary met this criterion; not disputed on appeal
- Leading or critical role · Director determined beneficiary met this criterion at initial stage; not disputed on appeal
What was missing
- High salary · Petitioner did not address criterion or present evidence after RFE opportunity; not raised on appeal
- Membership · USA Gymnastics membership does not require outstanding achievements; no showing that membership judged by recognized national or international experts
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director determined beneficiary met this criterion; not disputed on appeal |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director determined beneficiary met this criterion at initial stage; not disputed on appeal |
 High salary | Not met | Petitioner did not address criterion or present evidence after RFE opportunity; not raised on appeal |
 Membership | Not met | USA Gymnastics membership does not require outstanding achievements; no showing that membership judged by recognized national or international experts |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not meet three criteria; totality determination not reached |
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