EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN302020_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A karate competitor and instructor sought extraordinary ability classification, claiming five evidentiary criteria. The AAO withdrew the service center's favorable awards finding and found membership and published material unmet. It reserved judging and leading role, since three criteria could not be reached, and dismissed the appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Withdrew favorable finding; no proof of national or international recognition or of receipt of the prizes.
- Membership · Director found it unmet; certificates showed functions performed, not membership requiring outstanding achievement.
- Published material · Clippings were not shown to be about him; one article concerned another athlete.
- Final merits · Record in the aggregate did not show the required acclaim and recognition.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Withdrew favorable finding; no proof of national or international recognition or of receipt of the prizes. |
 Membership | Not met | Director found it unmet; certificates showed functions performed, not membership requiring outstanding achievement. |
 Published material | Not met | Clippings were not shown to be about him; one article concerned another athlete. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; remaining issues reserved because three criteria could not be met. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; remaining issues reserved because three criteria could not be met. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record in the aggregate did not show the required acclaim and recognition. |
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