EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul292009_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner in sports sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed receipt of lesser awards and association membership. AAO found petitioner failed to meet criteria and provided insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or intent to continue in field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
- Membership · Petitioner failed to demonstrate membership in association requiring outstanding achievement as essential condition.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim necessary for extraordinary ability.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate membership in association requiring outstanding achievement as essential condition. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim necessary for extraordinary ability. |
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