Outcome: Remanded
APR062020_04B2203
Our summary
Retail business consultant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Director dismissed motion improperly. AAO held Director failed to analyze new evidence of original contributions and did not conduct required two-part review, remanding for reconsideration with full analysis of claimed criteria and final merits determination.
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion satisfied for leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
- Scholarly articles · Director found criterion satisfied relating to authored scholarly articles
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director found criterion satisfied for leading or critical role for distinguished organizations | |
| Met | Director found criterion satisfied relating to authored scholarly articles | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Motion dismissed without proper analysis; case remanded before final merits determination |
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