EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL062020_01B2203
AwardsMetMembershipMetOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Weightlifter claimed extraordinary ability based on world championship medals, team membership, published material about his work, original contributions, and high salary. AAO found he met awards and membership criteria but failed published material and original contributions. Did not reach final merits analysis because fewer than three criteria satisfied.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Medals at 2013 and 2014 World Championships and 2014 Olympic Games established minor nationally-internationally recognized awards
- Membership · National weightlifting team membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts
What was missing
- Original contributions · Petitioner provided no specifics demonstrating original athletic contributions of major significance to field
- Published material · Articles not about petitioner or lacked required date, author information, or publication in qualifying media
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Medals at 2013 and 2014 World Championships and 2014 Olympic Games established minor nationally-internationally recognized awards |
 Membership | Met | National weightlifting team membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner provided no specifics demonstrating original athletic contributions of major significance to field |
 Published material | Not met | Articles not about petitioner or lacked required date, author information, or publication in qualifying media |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in very top of field |
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