EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL052005_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Ballroom dancesport competitor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner submitted evidence addressing three criteria: awards, association membership, and published media. AAO found awards from youth events, unqualified association membership, and outdated media coverage insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim.
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
- Awards · Youth competition awards not indicative of sustained acclaim; most accomplished dancers compete at higher levels
- Membership · Membership asserted but not established; associations claimed do not require outstanding achievement for admission
- Published material · Television and publications not recent as of filing date; insufficient for sustained acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Youth competition awards not indicative of sustained acclaim; most accomplished dancers compete at higher levels |
 Membership | Not met | Membership asserted but not established; associations claimed do not require outstanding achievement for admission |
 Published material | Not met | Television and publications not recent as of filing date; insufficient for sustained acclaim |
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