EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May082009_01B2203
AwardsMetLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Ballroom dancer claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO found only one criterion met and rejected claims about one-time achievement and additional criteria. Dismissed appeal, holding evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim at the field's very top.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · AAO concurs petitioner meets lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards criterion
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Letters of gratitude do not establish leading role for distinguished organization
- Membership · Letter affirming membership in International Federation does not meet outstanding achievement requirement
- Published material · Published materials do not appear in major professional trade publications or major media
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | AAO concurs petitioner meets lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Letters of gratitude do not establish leading role for distinguished organization |
 Membership | Not met | Letter affirming membership in International Federation does not meet outstanding achievement requirement |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials do not appear in major professional trade publications or major media |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at very top level |
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