EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN192017_01B2203
JudgingMetAwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Martial arts instructor and referee sought EB-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. Petitioner claimed six criteria but satisfied only judging criterion. Without three criteria met, petitioner failed initial evidence requirement. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner received Best Referee and Judge Award indicating judging work at recognized events
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not demonstrate awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence
- Exhibitions · Competitions and tournaments did not constitute artistic venues that displayed petitioner's work
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not establish leading or critical role or distinguished reputation of organizations
- Membership · Petitioner did not establish membership required outstanding achievements judged by recognized international experts
- Published material · Petitioner did not establish published material in professional or major trade publications or major media
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner received Best Referee and Judge Award indicating judging work at recognized events |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Competitions and tournaments did not constitute artistic venues that displayed petitioner's work |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner did not establish leading or critical role or distinguished reputation of organizations |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not establish membership required outstanding achievements judged by recognized international experts |
 Published material | Not met | Petitioner did not establish published material in professional or major trade publications or major media |
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