EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jan102012_01B2203
AwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner in athletics (soccer player) submitted documentation for multiple criteria. AAO found awards criterion deficient in regulatory compliance, published material criterion failed due to missing author identification, and original contributions and final merits criteria not met. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Third-party recommendation letters did not comply with regulatory requirements.
- Original contributions · Alien must have demonstrably impacted field; evidence insufficient.
- Published material · Published article author not identified as required; material does not meet criterion.
- Final merits · Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others nationally or internationally; lacks intent to continue expertise in United States.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Third-party recommendation letters did not comply with regulatory requirements. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Alien must have demonstrably impacted field; evidence insufficient. |
 Published material | Not met | Published article author not identified as required; material does not meet criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others nationally or internationally; lacks intent to continue expertise in United States. |
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