EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN072020_03B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Water polo coach in Kazakhstan sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed three criteria on appeal. AAO found petitioner failed to demonstrate awards met regulatory standard, and without three criteria met, did not conduct final merits review, finding no evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Government titles and rankings not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in water polo.
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Government titles and rankings not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in water polo. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision states need not reach after awards criterion fails. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision states need not reach after awards criterion fails. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among top of field. |
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