Outcome: Dismissed
APR152026_02B2203
Our summary
A mountaineer from Bangladesh sought EB-1A classification claiming awards, membership, publications, contributions, and leading role. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence that awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence and that club membership required outstanding achievements by recognized experts. The petitioner did not demonstrate sustained acclaim at the top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificates and trophy lacked sufficient documentary evidence of national or international recognition for excellence.
- Leading or critical role · SCOPS found this criterion met but AAO withdrew that determination without detailed analysis.
- Membership · Club membership did not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts.
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Certificates and trophy lacked sufficient documentary evidence of national or international recognition for excellence. | |
| Not met | SCOPS found this criterion met but AAO withdrew that determination without detailed analysis. | |
| Not met | Club membership did not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts. | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by the AAO in the decision. | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by the AAO in the decision. | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by the AAO in the decision. | |
| Not met | Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification. |
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