EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun222009_04B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Professional cyclist and coach sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim; regional race wins and local team memberships insufficient to show extraordinary ability at the very top of the 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 · Competitions were regional races for lesser experienced cyclists, not national or international recognition.
- Membership · Team memberships lacked outstanding achievement requirement; not commensurate with Olympic team membership.
- Final merits · Achievements did not set petitioner significantly above others at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Competitions were regional races for lesser experienced cyclists, not national or international recognition. |
 Membership | Not met | Team memberships lacked outstanding achievement requirement; not commensurate with Olympic team membership. |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements did not set petitioner significantly above others at national or international level. |
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