EB-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN042005_12B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A soccer academy petitioned for a professional player and coach. The beneficiary played in Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Portugal, and coached at club level. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding no major international awards, non-restrictive association membership, and no sustained media acclaim above club level sufficient to demonstrate top-tier standing.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Club-level medals constitute organizational rather than national or international recognition
- Membership · Membership as player cannot establish sustained acclaim as coach or instructor
- Published material · Media coverage limited to Argentina sports media as player, not sustained as coach
- Final merits · Beneficiary did not achieve sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Club-level medals constitute organizational rather than national or international recognition |
 Membership | Not met | Membership as player cannot establish sustained acclaim as coach or instructor |
 Published material | Not met | Media coverage limited to Argentina sports media as player, not sustained as coach |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary did not achieve sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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