EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided January 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN192023_02B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Bodybuilder claimed extraordinary ability through five criteria. AAO found none met: membership based only on regional contest win; published material in non-qualifying venues; critical role lacking evidence of organizational distinction. No sustained acclaim demonstrated.
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
- Leading or critical role · Claimed critical role for organization but did not show organization has distinguished reputation
- Membership · Claimed IFBB Pro membership but winning regional contest weight class insufficient
- Published material · Internet items and interviews do not qualify as professional or major trade publications
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top echelon status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Claimed critical role for organization but did not show organization has distinguished reputation |
 Membership | Not met | Claimed IFBB Pro membership but winning regional contest weight class insufficient |
 Published material | Not met | Internet items and interviews do not qualify as professional or major trade publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top echelon status |
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