EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb282008_01B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Head horse trainer and jumper petitioner claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. AAO held petitioner failed to meet three regulatory criteria through objective evidence and instead relied excessively on expert letters. Achievements did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top level. Appeal dismissed.
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 · Insufficient objective evidence of prizes or awards for excellence
- Leading or critical role · Evidence shows talent as rider and trainer but not at very top of field
- Membership · No evidence of membership in exclusive associations requiring outstanding achievement
- Published material · Insufficient published materials about petitioner in major publications
- Final merits · Petitioner relies too heavily on witness letters; objective evidence insufficient for three criteria
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Insufficient objective evidence of prizes or awards for excellence |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence shows talent as rider and trainer but not at very top of field |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence of membership in exclusive associations requiring outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Insufficient published materials about petitioner in major publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner relies too heavily on witness letters; objective evidence insufficient for three criteria |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.