O-1ASports and athleticsAgentDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR132018_01D8101
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Jiu jitsu academy petitions for beneficiary as athletic competitor and instructor under O-1A. Beneficiary claimed awards, membership, and published material criteria. AAO dismissed, finding no major international award, fewer than three evidentiary criteria met, and insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim or top-tier status.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Competition awards from brown belt categories not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized
- Membership · Black belt membership in jiu jitsu organization does not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts
- Published material · Online articles and blog postings lack identified authors and publications do not qualify as major media
- Final merits · Even if three criteria satisfied, cumulative record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier expertise
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Competition awards from brown belt categories not shown to be nationally or internationally recognized |
 Membership | Not met | Black belt membership in jiu jitsu organization does not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts |
 Published material | Not met | Online articles and blog postings lack identified authors and publications do not qualify as major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Even if three criteria satisfied, cumulative record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier expertise |
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