EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb012010_05B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
The petitioner is a tennis coach and former competitive player who sought extraordinary ability classification in athletics. The petitioner was found not to hold a major award, and the lesser-awards criterion was analyzed and rejected. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the evidence did not show sustained acclaim at the very top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Playing records and junior or collegiate awards do not show recognized prizes for excellence in her coaching endeavor.
- Final merits · Evidence does not show sustained acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Playing records and junior or collegiate awards do not show recognized prizes for excellence in her coaching endeavor. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not show sustained acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the very top. |
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