EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_09B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Former competitive rhythmic gymnast and coach sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Service center denied for lack of sustained acclaim. AAO affirmed, finding career as athlete ended 1998 and coaching achievements insufficient: no major awards, published materials not about beneficiary, no evidence of plans to continue work in the United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No one-time major internationally recognized award for coaching; gymnasts achievements during periods beneficiary was not coach
- Leading or critical role · No evidence detailing plans to continue work in rhythmic gymnastics in the United States
- Published material · Published materials not primarily about beneficiary; no substantial national readership shown
- Final merits · Beneficiary's competitive career ended 1998; as coach, failed to establish sustained acclaim through required criteria
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No one-time major internationally recognized award for coaching; gymnasts achievements during periods beneficiary was not coach |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence detailing plans to continue work in rhythmic gymnastics in the United States |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials not primarily about beneficiary; no substantial national readership shown |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary's competitive career ended 1998; as coach, failed to establish sustained acclaim through required criteria |
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