EB-1ALaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272005_04B2203
AwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-represented diplomat and physics instructor sought EB-1A classification claiming extraordinary ability. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to establish three regulatory criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of his field despite diplomatic achievements.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Ambassador rank is not a major internationally recognized award comparable to Nobel Peace Prize
- Original contributions · No contributions of major significance established in physics or international affairs
- Published material · Submitted articles do not represent sustained national or international acclaim pattern
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Ambassador rank is not a major internationally recognized award comparable to Nobel Peace Prize |
 Original contributions | Not met | No contributions of major significance established in physics or international affairs |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted articles do not represent sustained national or international acclaim pattern |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but not sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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