EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2011Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul052011_01B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A taekwondo athlete sought EB-1A classification. The AAO held that submitted awards, though earned through ITF Black Belt standards, lacked evidence of national or international recognition beyond the presenting organizations. The overall evidence failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards not recognized beyond presenting organizations; lack documentary evidence of national or international recognition required by regulation.
- Final merits · Evidence not persuasive that achievements set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards not recognized beyond presenting organizations; lack documentary evidence of national or international recognition required by regulation. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence not persuasive that achievements set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level. |
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