EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb162007_02B2203
AwardsMetMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Mountain climber sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in athletics. Met awards criterion with presidential medal; failed membership and published material criteria. Evidence of only one criterion met insufficient; no demonstration of sustained national acclaim or top percentile of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Order of Honor Medal from Georgian president for outstanding alpinism achievements meets criterion.
What was missing
- Membership · No evidence association requires outstanding achievement as essential admission condition.
- Published material · Articles primarily about accomplishments not as primary subject; unsupported listings; sustained coverage post-2000 lacking.
- Final merits · Only one criterion met; does not establish sustained national acclaim or top percentile status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Order of Honor Medal from Georgian president for outstanding alpinism achievements meets criterion. |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence association requires outstanding achievement as essential admission condition. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles primarily about accomplishments not as primary subject; unsupported listings; sustained coverage post-2000 lacking. |
 Final merits | Not met | Only one criterion met; does not establish sustained national acclaim or top percentile status. |
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