EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided April 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292020_05B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Human rights educator and professor seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability. Met three initial criteria: judging, leading role, and scholarly articles. Final merits analysis found insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim, citation impact, or placement among the very small percentage at the very top of the field, resulting in dismissal.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Evidence of participation as judge of student work and selecting teacher.
- Leading or critical role · Established as having leading role in institutional programs and courses.
- Scholarly articles · Authored 15 papers and two books in two years preceding petition filing.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established or claimed.
- Final merits · Limited citations and lack of evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Evidence of participation as judge of student work and selecting teacher. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Established as having leading role in institutional programs and courses. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Authored 15 papers and two books in two years preceding petition filing. |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established or claimed. |
 Final merits | Not met | Limited citations and lack of evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field. |
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