O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided September 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP242020_01D8101
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A taekwondo school sought to extend O-1A classification for an athletic trainer with prior approvals. The AAO dismissed a motion to reconsider, holding that prior extensions do not bind current decisions and the beneficiary failed to demonstrate three of eight required criteria or a major internationally recognized award.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Beneficiary did not receive a major internationally recognized award
- Judging · Evidence did not demonstrate judging role or participation
- Membership · Evidence did not establish membership criterion for taekwondo athlete
- Published material · Submitted materials did not meet published material criterion
- Final merits · Beneficiary did not satisfy minimum three of eight criteria or demonstrate sustained acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Beneficiary did not receive a major internationally recognized award |
 Judging | Not met | Evidence did not demonstrate judging role or participation |
 Membership | Not met | Evidence did not establish membership criterion for taekwondo athlete |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted materials did not meet published material criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary did not satisfy minimum three of eight criteria or demonstrate sustained acclaim |
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