remanded EB-1A
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Brazil · 2024-10-04
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metReceipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor (Met)
The Petitioner provided sufficient evidence, including a bronze medal in the adult blackbelt category at the 2017 Championship, which the AAO found to be a nationally recognized award, satisfying this criterion.
Participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field of endeavor (Met)
The Director concluded that the Petitioner met this criterion by providing evidence of his participation as a judge of the work of others in the field.
Performance in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation (Met)
The Director concluded that the Petitioner met this criterion by providing evidence of his performance in a leading or critical role for an organization or establishment that has a distinguished reputation.
Why This Petition Was Remanded
The Director's decision was withdrawn because the AAO found an error in not considering the Petitioner's athletic awards for excellence in the field, even though he is now a coach. The AAO determined that a bronze medal in the adult blackbelt category at the 2017 Championship qualified as a nationally recognized award, satisfying one of the EB-1A criteria. This, combined with two other criteria previously met (judging and leading role), brought the total to three criteria met, thus fulfilling the initial evidence requirement. The case was remanded for a final merits determination.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Awards
Judging Experience
Leading Role
Evidence Submitted
- gold, silver and bronze medals at competitions sponsored by the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), BBJ Tour, and Jiu-Jitsu World League between 2017 and 2020
- gold medal at the Championship in 2008
- bronze medal in the adult blackbelt category at the 2017 Championship
- participation as a judge of the work of others in the field
- performance in a leading or critical role for an organization or establishment that has a distinguished reputation
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A remanded EB-1A petition means the case was sent back to the field office for further review. This happens when procedural errors are found or additional evidence should be considered. It is neither an approval nor a denial.
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