EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Mar202009_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Bodybuilder and fitness trainer claimed extraordinary ability in athletics. AAO held petitioner failed to demonstrate receipt of major internationally recognized award and did not meet three regulatory criteria. Evidence did not support sustained acclaim at top level.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · 1992 award too remote; no evidence of high remuneration relative to field
- High salary · No documentary evidence of high salary or remuneration relative to other bodybuilding trainers
- Final merits · Failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as bodybuilder or trainer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | 1992 award too remote; no evidence of high remuneration relative to field |
 High salary | Not met | No documentary evidence of high salary or remuneration relative to other bodybuilding trainers |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as bodybuilder or trainer |
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