Outcome: Dismissed
MAR262021_06B2203
Our summary
Squash coach employed by sports club seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner claimed five criteria met. AAO found only one criterion met (awards) but concluded evidence does not establish three required criteria or sustained acclaim placing beneficiary among top of field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Provincial squash team selection constitutes lesser recognized prize or award for excellence
What was missing
- Membership · Team selection and coaching employment do not demonstrate membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
- Final merits · Petitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Provincial squash team selection constitutes lesser recognized prize or award for excellence | |
| Not met | Team selection and coaching employment do not demonstrate membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not analyzed or claimed in decision | |
| Not met | Petitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among top of field |
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