EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL302019_01B2203
AwardsMetJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Handball player seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. Met only awards criterion. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to satisfy three criteria minimum: judging role unsupported by documentary evidence, junior team and reserve membership lacked expert judgment requirement, published material from non-major publication, and team captain role insufficient for sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Received nationally recognized awards at handball tournaments in Russia.
What was missing
- Judging · Evidence of breeder role insufficient; no documentation of participation as judge of others' work.
- Leading or critical role · Team captain role does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or career of acclaimed work in field.
- Membership · Junior national team and Olympic reserve status do not meet criterion requiring recognized expert judgment of outstanding achievements.
- Published material · Website screenshot lacked establishment as professional or major trade publication; insufficient evidence of major medium status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Received nationally recognized awards at handball tournaments in Russia. |
 Judging | Not met | Evidence of breeder role insufficient; no documentation of participation as judge of others' work. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Team captain role does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or career of acclaimed work in field. |
 Membership | Not met | Junior national team and Olympic reserve status do not meet criterion requiring recognized expert judgment of outstanding achievements. |
 Published material | Not met | Website screenshot lacked establishment as professional or major trade publication; insufficient evidence of major medium status. |
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