dismissed EB-1A

dismissed EB-1A Case: Bodybuilding

📅 Date unknown 👤 Individual 📂 Bodybuilding

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concurred with the director's finding that the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the petitioner's field, women's professional bodybuilding, was exceedingly small, which diminished the significance of her accomplishments and awards. The evidence failed to show that her prizes were won in competitions with a significant pool of competitors, and thus did not meet the required criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability.

Criteria Discussed

Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.

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