EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL142017_01B2203
AwardsMetLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Professional boxer in Italy and United States sought extraordinary ability classification. Claimed four criteria but satisfied only awards. AAO found membership not sufficiently documented, leading role not established, and aggregate evidence insufficient for sustained acclaim and top-tier status required for EB-1A.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found and AAO concurred petitioner meets this criterion
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Role selecting athletes and training at gym not shown to be leading or critical to organizations
- Membership · Membership claims not sufficiently documented; committees not comprised of recognized national or international experts
- Final merits · Review of record in aggregate does not support extraordinary ability level of expertise
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found and AAO concurred petitioner meets this criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Role selecting athletes and training at gym not shown to be leading or critical to organizations |
 Membership | Not met | Membership claims not sufficiently documented; committees not comprised of recognized national or international experts |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision does not address this criterion substantively |
 Final merits | Not met | Review of record in aggregate does not support extraordinary ability level of expertise |
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