EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL292020_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Karate athlete seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification based on national and international competition since age eleven. AAO held petitioner failed to meet threshold requirement of three evidentiary criteria. Membership claim lacked documentary support; published materials not in qualifying outlets; original contributions vague. Appeal dismissed without reaching final merits analysis.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated; petitioner did not meet initial one-time achievement requirement
- Membership · Membership claim unsupported by documentary evidence of association membership requirements
- Original contributions · Submitted letters did not identify specific contributions or establish major significance in field
- Published material · Submitted articles not shown to appear in professional or major trade publications or major media
- Final merits · Petitioner failed threshold evidentiary requirement of three criteria; final merits determination not provided
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated; petitioner did not meet initial one-time achievement requirement |
 Membership | Not met | Membership claim unsupported by documentary evidence of association membership requirements |
 Original contributions | Not met | Submitted letters did not identify specific contributions or establish major significance in field |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted articles not shown to appear in professional or major trade publications or major media |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but abandoned on appeal; petitioner did not contest Director conclusion |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed threshold evidentiary requirement of three criteria; final merits determination not provided |
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