EB-1ALaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG092023_02B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Social worker seeks EB-1A classification for extraordinary ability. Claimed authorship of scholarly articles and leading role in established organization. AAO found unpublished manuscripts and insufficient evidence of distinguished organizational reputation; failed to meet three required criteria; appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Documents show formation of organization but petitioner did not explicitly claim or establish distinguished reputation requirement.
- Published material · Director evaluated; petitioner did not explain how director erred on this criterion.
- Scholarly articles · Two submitted manuscripts unpublished at petition filing; criterion requires publication in professional or major media.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Documents show formation of organization but petitioner did not explicitly claim or establish distinguished reputation requirement. |
 Published material | Not met | Director evaluated; petitioner did not explain how director erred on this criterion. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Two submitted manuscripts unpublished at petition filing; criterion requires publication in professional or major media. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Membership in academic honor society but not claimed on appeal; unclear if meets criterion. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed initial evidence requirement of three criteria. |
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