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EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

Jul022012_03B2203

MembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Athlete in athletics claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A, asserting membership, original contributions, and judging criteria. The AAO upheld the director's denial, finding petitioner failed to establish three qualifying evidentiary categories required by regulation, thus falling short of the sustained national or international acclaim standard.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Membership · Evidence did not meet plain language requirements of regulation for qualifying membership
  • Original contributions · Contributions not shown to be original or of major significance; no evidence of widespread adoption

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
MembershipNot metEvidence did not meet plain language requirements of regulation for qualifying membership
Original contributionsNot metContributions not shown to be original or of major significance; no evidence of widespread adoption
JudgingClaimed, not analyzedCriterion claimed on appeal but abandoned; petitioner did not contest director findings or offer arguments
Final meritsNot reached / not discussedRequisite three evidentiary categories not met; final merits determination not reached

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