EB-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2011Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb172011_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Ballroom dancer and instructor seeking EB-1A classification via employer petition. Claimed awards and national team membership. AAO found insufficient evidence of nationally recognized awards and no proof team membership required outstanding achievements. Appeal dismissed; sustained acclaim not established.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
- Membership · Membership on Hungarian national ballroom dance team not established to require outstanding achievements.
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish achievements significantly above almost all others in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership on Hungarian national ballroom dance team not established to require outstanding achievements. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish achievements significantly above almost all others in field. |
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