dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Avoid this EB-1A denial in your own petition.
No credit card. Generate your first draft in minutes.
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three regulatory criteria. While a previous decision found he met the 'leading or critical role' and 'published material' criteria, the AAO determined he did not provide sufficient evidence for the awards or membership criteria. The petitioner's involvement in a professional soccer league was not found to be equivalent to membership in an association that requires outstanding achievement.
Criteria Discussed
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.