EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR212021_01B2203
AwardsMetJudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Development director self-petitioned for EB-1A visa. Applicant met three evidentiary criteria but appeal dismissed on final merits. Motions to reopen and reconsider dismissed because petitioner submitted no new facts or evidence and failed to show AAO misapplied law or policy.
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Service center determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb finding
- Judging · Service center determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb finding
- Original contributions · Service center determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb finding
What was missing
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Service center determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb finding |
 Judging | Met | Service center determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb finding |
 Original contributions | Met | Service center determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb finding |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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