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EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

NOV072005_09B2203

AwardsNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

An equestrian show jumper self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in athletics. The AAO found only one criterion met and dismissed the appeal, concluding training and competition achievements did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim.

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

What was missing

  • Awards · Insufficient evidence that awards meet criterion for extraordinary ability recognition
  • Final merits · Met only one criterion; lacked sustained national or international acclaim as equestrian show jumper

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metInsufficient evidence that awards meet criterion for extraordinary ability recognition
Commercial successClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
ExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
JudgingClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
Leading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
MembershipClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
Original contributionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed in decision
Final meritsNot metMet only one criterion; lacked sustained national or international acclaim as equestrian show jumper

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