EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb012010_04B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Athlete in women's football claiming extraordinary ability in athletics. Submitted finalist designation for NWFA Defensive Player of the Year. AAO found no evidence of actual award receipt and determined the designation, while honorable, does not constitute nationally or internationally recognized award. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · NWFA Defensive Player finalist designation not nationally or internationally recognized; no evidence she received actual award
- Final merits · Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | NWFA Defensive Player finalist designation not nationally or internationally recognized; no evidence she received actual award |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level |
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