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EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided January 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JAN032023_02B2203

AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

A competitive aircraft model pilot sought EB-1A classification. He claimed membership, published material, and one other criterion. The AAO found he did not establish major award status or three alternate criteria, including that his blog posts were not major media and his title did not evidence association membership. The appeal was dismissed.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Awards · No major internationally recognized award established
  • Membership · Master of Sports title does not establish membership in association requiring outstanding achievements
  • Published material · Blog posts not established as major media by circulation or readership
  • Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentile status

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metNo major internationally recognized award established
MembershipNot metMaster of Sports title does not establish membership in association requiring outstanding achievements
Published materialNot metBlog posts not established as major media by circulation or readership
JudgingClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed
Final meritsNot metRecord does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentile status

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