EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102019_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzed
Our summary
Table tennis coach claimed six criteria. AAO dismissed appeal, finding no nationally recognized award for excellence, unsubstantiated association membership requirements, and articles about players rather than petitioner. Failure to meet three-criteria threshold precluded final merits review.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award for table tennis team development lacked evidence of national or international recognition for excellence.
- Membership · No bylaws or documentation showing associations required outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Published material · Articles primarily about players and competitions he coached, not about petitioner; major media not demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award for table tennis team development lacked evidence of national or international recognition for excellence. |
 Membership | Not met | No bylaws or documentation showing associations required outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles primarily about players and competitions he coached, not about petitioner; major media not demonstrated. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner unable to meet initial three-criterion threshold. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner unable to meet initial three-criterion threshold. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner unable to meet initial three-criterion threshold. |
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