EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY272020_06B2203
AwardsMetMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Judo and sambo athlete and coach seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner met only one of three required evidentiary criteria through bronze medal at World Sambo Championship. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to satisfy at least three criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Bronze medal from World Sambo Championship qualified as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize
What was missing
- Membership · Membership in national teams did not establish requirement that membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts
- Published material · Submitted evidence did not satisfy criterion requirements
- Final merits · Bronze medal is notable achievement but does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top of field status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Bronze medal from World Sambo Championship qualified as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in national teams did not establish requirement that membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted evidence did not satisfy criterion requirements |
 Final merits | Not met | Bronze medal is notable achievement but does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top of field status |
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