EB-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2019Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JUN252019_04B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Field hockey coach employed by university. Met three initial criteria: published material, leading critical role, and high salary. Final merits analysis found sustained national and international acclaim through coaching clinics, publications, and extensive recognition. Appeal sustained; extraordinary ability classification approved.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director found and AAO affirmed petitioner meets this criterion.
- Leading or critical role · Director found and AAO affirmed petitioner meets this criterion.
- Published material · Director found and AAO affirmed petitioner meets this criterion.
- Final merits · Totality of evidence shows sustained national and international acclaim and very top field status through coaching, publications, and recognition.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director found and AAO affirmed petitioner meets this criterion. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found and AAO affirmed petitioner meets this criterion. |
 Published material | Met | Director found and AAO affirmed petitioner meets this criterion. |
 Final merits | Met | Totality of evidence shows sustained national and international acclaim and very top field status through coaching, publications, and recognition. |
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