EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May192009_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An EB-1A petitioner (karate instructor or referee) claimed to meet at least three criteria. The AAO found awards and membership criteria unmet due to insufficient evidence of their requirements and significance. Overall evidence did not show sustained acclaim placing petitioner among the very top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Record lacks general award information such as criteria, participant pool size, or percentage earning recognition
- Membership · No evidence that association required outstanding achievement as essential condition for membership
- Final merits · Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Record lacks general award information such as criteria, participant pool size, or percentage earning recognition |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence that association required outstanding achievement as essential condition for membership |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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