EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR212024_04B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Powerlifting athlete claims extraordinary ability based on team membership, published articles, and judging roles. AAO found insufficient evidence of three required criteria: membership lacked documentation of selection standards, published material unrelated to U.S. work, and overall record insufficient for extraordinary ability classification.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established; title Master of Sports II insufficient
- Membership · Insufficient objective evidence of selection criteria or that membership requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts
- Published material · Articles not clearly related to proposed work in United States; publication venues not established as professional or major media
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established; title Master of Sports II insufficient |
 Membership | Not met | Insufficient objective evidence of selection criteria or that membership requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts |
 Published material | Not met | Articles not clearly related to proposed work in United States; publication venues not established as professional or major media |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field |
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