O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2017Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JUN072017_01D8101
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetOriginal contributionsMetAwardsNot metFinal meritsMet
Our summary
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Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Proposed wage of $65,000 ranks among highest for occupation; only four of 111 listings higher
- Leading or critical role · Served in critical capacity as head coach and scout for prestigious Serbian academy; assisted players securing professional contracts
- Original contributions · Original contributions of major significance in soccer coaching and academy development
- Final merits · Aggregate evidence demonstrates sustained acclaim and standing within small percentage at top of field
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner never asserted beneficiary received major nationally recognized award
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Proposed wage of $65,000 ranks among highest for occupation; only four of 111 listings higher |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Served in critical capacity as head coach and scout for prestigious Serbian academy; assisted players securing professional contracts |
 Original contributions | Met | Original contributions of major significance in soccer coaching and academy development |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner never asserted beneficiary received major nationally recognized award |
 Final merits | Met | Aggregate evidence demonstrates sustained acclaim and standing within small percentage at top of field |
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