EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided March 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR232022_01B2203
AwardsMetMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Athlete and coach in combat sport claimed extraordinary ability through five evidentiary criteria. AAO found he met only the awards criterion but failed the published material and membership criteria. Lacking three qualifying criteria, petitioner did not satisfy initial evidence requirement and did not demonstrate sustained acclaim at the top of the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Demonstrated receipt of at least one award at top level of competition
What was missing
- Membership · Failed to establish membership in association requiring outstanding achievements
- Published material · No published material in qualifying media established about petitioner
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Demonstrated receipt of at least one award at top level of competition |
 Membership | Not met | Failed to establish membership in association requiring outstanding achievements |
 Published material | Not met | No published material in qualifying media established about petitioner |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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