remanded EB-1A
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Sports Event Planner · 2024-07-05
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 metJudging the work of others (Met)
The Petitioner served as a chief judge for a 2015 duathlon and judged three international triathlon competitions between 2017 and 2019.
Original contributions of major significance (Met)
The Petitioner is credited with founding the sport of triathlon in his country and developing a specific methodology for distance running training.
Leading or critical role (Met)
The Petitioner served as Vice President and co-founder of a national triathlon federation recognized by the National Olympic Committee.
Why This Petition Was Remanded
The Petitioner met the judging criterion (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(iv)) by serving as a chief judge for international triathlon and duathlon competitions. The original contributions criterion (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(v)) was met through evidence of founding the triathlon sport in his country and developing a distance running methodology. The leading or critical role criterion (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(viii)) was satisfied by his work as Vice President of a federation recognized by the National Olympic Committee and his role in organizing major charitable international races.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Media Coverage
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
- Chief judge role in duathlon competition (2015)
- Judge in three international triathlon competitions (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Founder of a running school and triathlon competitions
- Vice President of a national triathlon federation
- Documented methodology for a seven-week distance running training course
- Organizer of the largest charitable running event in his country
- Organizer of the first international charity race for snow leopard conservation
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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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