O-1ASports and athleticsAgentDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT042018_01D8101
AwardsMetPublished materialMetLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A futsal association petitioned for O-1A classification for a foreign head coach. The beneficiary met awards and published material criteria but failed to meet the requirement of at least three criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO dismissed the appeal.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Beneficiary won nationally and internationally recognized futsal awards
- Published material · Two articles in major Brazilian newspaper satisfied criterion
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Goalkeeper coach role not demonstrated critical or essential to team success during one season
- Membership · Membership in associations not demonstrated to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts
- Final merits · Evidence relates almost entirely to 2014-2015 period; lacks sustained national or international acclaim through extensive documentation
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Beneficiary won nationally and internationally recognized futsal awards |
 Published material | Met | Two articles in major Brazilian newspaper satisfied criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Goalkeeper coach role not demonstrated critical or essential to team success during one season |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in associations not demonstrated to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence relates almost entirely to 2014-2015 period; lacks sustained national or international acclaim through extensive documentation |
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