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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1ASports and athletics2006Dismissed
Volleyball athlete and aspiring coach claimed extraordinary ability through awards, national team membership, and contributions to winning teams. AAO found only two criteria met with weak evidence of sustained acclaim and held coaching expertise not established, so petition dismissed.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1ASports and athletics2006Dismissed
Competitive bodybuilder sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO found claimant failed awards, membership, published material, and original contributions criteria. Evidence demonstrated athletic talent but not sustained national or international acclaim above the small percentage at the very top of the field.
0 of 6 criteria metRead → - EB-1ASports and athletics2006Dismissed
Distance runner petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability in athletics. Claimed awards, team membership, published material, and judging. AAO found race participation local only, team membership criteria unmet, articles not featured or in major media, judging unsubstantiated. Appeal dismissed.
0 of 5 criteria metRead →