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AAO EB-1A decision AUG092018_01B2203: sports coach / athletic trainer and published-material evidence pitfalls for eb-1a

When claiming a leading or critical role, you must document that the organization itself enjoys a distinguished reputation, and any publication evidence must include complete author/date information and come from a recognized major or professional outlet. Evidence that the organizations where the pe

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID AUG092018_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation sports coach / athletic trainer Final merits discussed No / not stated

Criteria Discussed

  • awards

  • leading_critical_role

  • membership

  • published_material

Criteria Accepted

  • awards

Criteria Rejected

  • leading_critical_role

  • published_material

Core Lesson

When claiming a leading or critical role, you must document that the organization itself enjoys a distinguished reputation, and any publication evidence must include complete author/date information and come from a recognized major or professional outlet.

Evidence Issue

  • Evidence that the organizations where the petitioner performed a leading role have a distinguished reputation in the field.

  • Proper bibliographic information (author, date) for each publication cited.

  • Proof that the cited publications are major or professional trade outlets.

  • Documentation of a one‑time, major internationally recognized award.

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