EB-1ASports and athleticsIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT012024_02B2203
High salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Aquatic coach and instructor claiming EB-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. AAO affirmed denial, finding applicant failed to satisfy three required alternate criteria and lacks sustained national or international acclaim demonstrating extraordinary ability among the very top of field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- High salary · Salary of thirty thousand dollars not established as high relative to field
- Leading or critical role · Coaching position not shown to be leading role at organization
- Membership · Swim team membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts
- Original contributions · Work does not rise to level of contributions of major significance in field
- Published material · Competitive swimming accomplishments do not relate to coaching work
- Final merits · Record lacks evidence establishing sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Not met | Salary of thirty thousand dollars not established as high relative to field |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Coaching position not shown to be leading role at organization |
 Membership | Not met | Swim team membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work does not rise to level of contributions of major significance in field |
 Published material | Not met | Competitive swimming accomplishments do not relate to coaching work |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed no major internationally recognized award; not required to establish |
 Final merits | Not met | Record lacks evidence establishing sustained national or international acclaim |
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