EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided March 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR132023_04B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A karate athlete sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The petitioner claimed awards, published material, and membership criteria. The AAO found the awards were not nationally or internationally recognized for excellence due to competition restrictions, articles lacked proper documentation, and the overall record did not evidence sustained international acclaim or top-tier standing.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards restricted by age, student, or non-professional status; no evidence of national or international significance
- Published material · Articles lack required title, date, and author; do not meet plain language of criterion
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or upper echelon status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards restricted by age, student, or non-professional status; no evidence of national or international significance |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lack required title, date, and author; do not meet plain language of criterion |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or upper echelon status |
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