EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV052024_01B2203
AwardsMetOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Jiu-jitsu athlete seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met lesser awards criterion but failed to establish three alternate regulatory criteria. Publications did not meet major media standard; training program lacked evidence of broader impact or major significance. Dismissed for insufficient criteria.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Satisfied criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or award
What was missing
- Original contributions · Police training program lacks evidence of use beyond specific business; no demonstration of major significance
- Published material · Publications in Jits Magazine and gracie.com fail major media standard; publication defunct or low-ranking
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Satisfied criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or award |
 Original contributions | Not met | Police training program lacks evidence of use beyond specific business; no demonstration of major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Publications in Jits Magazine and gracie.com fail major media standard; publication defunct or low-ranking |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Final merits analysis not required; only met one of three required evidentiary criteria |
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