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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination – sustained acclaim at the very top of the field
Why the evidence was persuasive
The Petitioner's two Olympic appearances as flag bearer, gold medal at the 2017 Championships, IAAF World Championships qualifications and performances, top-ranked world standing, national records, elite athlete program membership, and extensive media coverage collectively establish sustained international acclaim and a position among the very top of the field.
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The Petitioner's two Olympic appearances as flag bearer, gold medal at the 2017 Championships, IAAF World Championships qualifications and performances, top-ranked world standing, national records, elite athlete program membership, and extensive media coverage collectively establish sustained international acclaim and a position among the very top of the field.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-10-14_02_B2203; source_row=26440 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1Aprocedural or otherNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Social Sciences
Issue evaluated
procedural or other
motion to reconsider standard
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO concluded the Petitioner failed to identify any error of law or policy or any factual error based on the prior record, and additionally failed to comply with the procedural requirement at 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(a)(1)(iii).
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AAO concluded the Petitioner failed to identify any error of law or policy or any factual error based on the prior record, and additionally failed to comply with the procedural requirement at 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(a)(1)(iii).
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EB-1AEB-1A · Original contributionsEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Original contributions
original contributions of major significance
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that while letters came from those who worked with the Petitioner, key assertions in those letters were corroborated by independent materials showing that other brands introduced shoes with similar features, with the Petitioner's design serving as the recognized reference point for competing imitations, demonstrating major significance.
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Distinguish original work from evidence that the contribution had major significance across the field.
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AAO found that while letters came from those who worked with the Petitioner, key assertions in those letters were corroborated by independent materials showing that other brands introduced shoes with similar features, with the Petitioner's design serving as the recognized reference point for competing imitations, demonstrating major significance.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-10-06_01_B2203; source_row=26431 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Published materialEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
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Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Published material
published material in professional or major media
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found that the strongest evidence under this criterion — a periodical aimed at sneaker enthusiasts — had a very substantial international following, to the point that other publications covered its success, satisfying the regulatory requirement.
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AAO found that the strongest evidence under this criterion — a periodical aimed at sneaker enthusiasts — had a very substantial international following, to the point that other publications covered its success, satisfying the regulatory requirement.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-10-06_01_B2203; source_row=26430 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c
EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsEstablishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why the evidence was persuasive
AAO found the record as a whole — including leading roles at major footwear brands, sustained sales performance during industry downturns, significant media attention, and demonstrated influence on competitors — established the Petitioner's extraordinary ability by a preponderance of the evidence.
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AAO found the record as a whole — including leading roles at major footwear brands, sustained sales performance during industry downturns, significant media attention, and demonstrated influence on competitors — established the Petitioner's extraordinary ability by a preponderance of the evidence.
Exact record locator: findings_long.parquet filename_stem=2020-10-06_01_B2203; source_row=26434 Revision: 081d2cac29dcadfec88fdd675d7a0c4294d72b3c