EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun052009_07B2203
AwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Swimmer and coach petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field either as athlete or coach. AAO found no evidence of intention to continue in area of expertise and dismissed appeal for failing to meet EB-1A requirements.
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 failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
- Final merits · Record did not establish sustained national or international acclaim placing petitioner at very top of field as swimmer or coach.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record did not establish sustained national or international acclaim placing petitioner at very top of field as swimmer or coach. |
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