Long-Distance Runner

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria, satisfying only the 'judging' criterion. Specifically, the awards claimed were not sufficiently proven to be nationally or internationally recognized, and the memberships did not require outstanding achievements as a condition. The published materials were not demonstrated to be from professional, major trade, or major media publications due to a lack of objective evidence like comparative circulation data. Furthermore, the Petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, having no documented participation in competitions since 2015, despite some early career medals and media mentions.

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. While the AAO found the Petitioner met the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards' criterion and the Director found the 'published materials' criterion met, the 'memberships' and 'leading or critical role' criteria were not satisfied. The record did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that the Petitioner was among the small percentage at the very top of the field.

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for extraordinary ability by not meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Specifically, the AAO withdrew the Director's finding that the judging criterion was met, citing insufficient evidence regarding the nature and level of judging activities. The published material criterion was also not met due to outdated viewership statistics for the media outlet and the author not being identified. The awards criterion was not addressed as it would not change the outcome, and the membership criterion was met but insufficient on its own.

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner met only two of the three required initial evidentiary criteria (awards and published material). The 'Master of Sports of Ukraine' certificate did not satisfy the membership criterion as it did not grant membership in an association requiring outstanding achievements. Furthermore, the Petitioner's athletic achievements, including NCAA Division II honors and a 2011 long-distance swim, did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.