EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL052005_13B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Ballroom dancer in dancesport sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed awards, membership, published material, and critical role criteria. AAO found awards from youth competitions insufficient, no qualifying association membership, and publications lacked national circulation and recency. Overall evidence showed talent but not sustained acclaim among the very top.
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 · Awards were from youth competitions, not indicative of sustained national or international acclaim
- Membership · No membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements demonstrated
- Published material · Television appearances and publications lack national circulation and sustained acclaim as of filing date
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but does not demonstrate sustained acclaim or position among top percentage in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards were from youth competitions, not indicative of sustained national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | No membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements demonstrated |
 Published material | Not met | Television appearances and publications lack national circulation and sustained acclaim as of filing date |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but does not demonstrate sustained acclaim or position among top percentage in field |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.