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EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

NOV072005_03B2203

AwardsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

Equestrian show jumper petitioner claimed extraordinary ability as competitor. AAO found training accomplishments more relevant than competition achievements but determined petitioner meets only one regulatory criterion when three are required. Appeal dismissed for failing to establish sustained national or international acclaim.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Final merits · Petitioner meets only one of ten regulatory criteria; three required for extraordinary ability

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but analysis focused on regulatory criteria generally without full awards analysis
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not substantively analyzed in decision
Final meritsNot metPetitioner meets only one of ten regulatory criteria; three required for extraordinary ability

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