EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY292020_04B2203
Published materialMetAwardsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A mountain biker and cyclist sought EB-1A classification and met only the published material criterion. The AAO dismissed because he failed to establish three required criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim, with no sufficient evidence of upper-echelon status in professional cycling.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Director determined petitioner satisfied published material criterion.
What was missing
- Awards · Medals and trophies from racing events lack demonstration of national or international recognition for excellence.
- Final merits · Petitioner met only one criterion when three required; lacks sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Director determined petitioner satisfied published material criterion. |
 Awards | Not met | Medals and trophies from racing events lack demonstration of national or international recognition for excellence. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner claimed eligibility on appeal but decision reserves this issue as not necessary to reach. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner met only one criterion when three required; lacks sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier status. |
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