Outcome: Dismissed
JUN232016_01D8101
Our summary
A tennis academy petitioned for a coaching professional seeking O-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. The applicant claimed awards and membership criteria based on scholarships and organization participation but the AAO found neither satisfied the regulatory threshold. The appeal was dismissed because fewer than three evidentiary criteria were met and overall evidence did not demonstrate the small percentage at the field's top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Tennis scholarships do not equate to national or international prizes or awards in the sport.
- Membership · Insufficient evidence that membership in claimed organizations requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish three qualifying criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Tennis scholarships do not equate to national or international prizes or awards in the sport. | |
| Not met | Insufficient evidence that membership in claimed organizations requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. | |
| Not met | Petitioner failed to establish three qualifying criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. |
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