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EB-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided March 2021Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAR262021_06B2203

AwardsMetMembershipNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsMetProvincial squash team selection constitutes lesser recognized prize or award for excellence
MembershipNot metTeam selection and coaching employment do not demonstrate membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements
Commercial successClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
ExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
JudgingClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
Leading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
Original contributionsClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedCriterion not analyzed or claimed in decision
Final meritsNot metPetitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among top of field

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