dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Equestrian
Avoid this O-1 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 establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability in athletics. The AAO noted a significant inconsistency in the record regarding the beneficiary's proposed job duties, specifically whether he would be employed as an equestrian, his stated area of extraordinary ability, or as a trainer, which is considered a different field of expertise.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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.