EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL022025_02B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Exercise trainer and group fitness instructor with rhythmic gymnastics coaching background claimed six extraordinary ability criteria. AAO affirmed rejection of awards, membership, published material, and judging criteria. Insufficient evidence of national/international acclaim or top-tier status despite experience in field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Medals and trophies lack documentation of national or international recognition.
- Judging · Referee role enforced competition rules; did not demonstrate evaluating or judging competitors.
- Membership · Membership established but not shown to require outstanding achievement judged by experts.
- Published material · Articles not published in major trade publications or major media as required.
- Final merits · No sustained national/international acclaim; not among small percentage at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Medals and trophies lack documentation of national or international recognition. |
 Judging | Not met | Referee role enforced competition rules; did not demonstrate evaluating or judging competitors. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership established but not shown to require outstanding achievement judged by experts. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles not published in major trade publications or major media as required. |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national/international acclaim; not among small percentage at very top of field. |
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