EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb192008_01B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner former college athlete and runner sought EB-1A classification. AAO found collegiate awards insufficient for field of endeavor standard, published material not meeting criteria, and no sustained acclaim or evidence of continuing runner career.
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 · College athlete awards limited to college level, not evidence of top percentage in entire field; not open to full field competition.
- Published material · Material not primarily about petitioner or not published in professional or major trade publications.
- Final merits · No sustained acclaim after 2003 final year of collegiate athletics; petitioner changed occupation and lacks evidence of continuing as competitive runner.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | College athlete awards limited to college level, not evidence of top percentage in entire field; not open to full field competition. |
 Published material | Not met | Material not primarily about petitioner or not published in professional or major trade publications. |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained acclaim after 2003 final year of collegiate athletics; petitioner changed occupation and lacks evidence of continuing as competitive runner. |
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