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O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2016Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUN232016_01D8101

AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metTennis scholarships do not equate to national or international prizes or awards in the sport.
MembershipNot metInsufficient evidence that membership in claimed organizations requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Final meritsNot metPetitioner failed to establish three qualifying criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.

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