EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR012020_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Executive accountant and founder claimed extraordinary ability through judging, publications, and critical role. AAO agreed three criteria met, triggering final merits analysis. However, found sporadic publication record and limited auditing history insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim and top tier standing in accounting field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Served on judging committees for auditing and related professional activities
- Leading or critical role · Founder, chairman and chief accountant of accounting firm with distinguished reputation
- Scholarly articles · Published four articles and involvement with three books
What was missing
- Final merits · Three criteria met but sporadic publishing, infrequent auditing, and lack of sustained acclaim fail final merits test
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Served on judging committees for auditing and related professional activities |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Founder, chairman and chief accountant of accounting firm with distinguished reputation |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Published four articles and involvement with three books |
 Final merits | Not met | Three criteria met but sporadic publishing, infrequent auditing, and lack of sustained acclaim fail final merits test |
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