EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN222023_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Chess trainer seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed four criteria; met only leading critical role as national team coach. Membership and judging claims failed; original contributions not analyzed. Failed three-criterion threshold and overall extraordinary ability standard. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Critical role as coach for Women's National Team achieving silver medal
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- Judging · Tournament printouts insufficient; role and significance not established
- Membership · FIDE membership requirements based on credentials and fees, not outstanding achievements
- Final merits · Failed to meet three-criterion threshold; no sustained national or international acclaim shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Critical role as coach for Women's National Team achieving silver medal |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 Judging | Not met | Tournament printouts insufficient; role and significance not established |
 Membership | Not met | FIDE membership requirements based on credentials and fees, not outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; only three criteria required and one met |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three-criterion threshold; no sustained national or international acclaim shown |
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