EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB272018_06B2203
AwardsMetExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An ultramarathon runner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He claimed five criteria beyond the one awarded criterion. The AAO found only awards met; membership lacked outstanding achievement requirement, published material involved non-major sources, original contributions lacked field significance, exhibitions criterion inapplicable, and leading role unestablished. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Placed first in male category at 2014 race
What was missing
- Exhibitions · Races and events not artistic venues displaying work
- Leading or critical role · Fundraising participation did not demonstrate prominent position or critical organizational role
- Membership · Participation in fundraising program did not constitute membership requiring outstanding achievement
- Original contributions · Fundraising and race placements not original contributions of major significance to ultramarathon field
- Published material · Articles not about petitioner and source not major trade publication or media
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Placed first in male category at 2014 race |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Races and events not artistic venues displaying work |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Fundraising participation did not demonstrate prominent position or critical organizational role |
 Membership | Not met | Participation in fundraising program did not constitute membership requiring outstanding achievement |
 Original contributions | Not met | Fundraising and race placements not original contributions of major significance to ultramarathon field |
 Published material | Not met | Articles not about petitioner and source not major trade publication or media |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Met only one criterion; final merits not addressed as threshold not reached |
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