EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122005_24B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability for beneficiary in business. Beneficiary president and CEO of successful furniture retail company in Arizona. AAO found evidence demonstrates successful local business reputation but not sustained national or international acclaim placing him among very top of field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Community Development Block Grant program documentation submitted post-petition and does not constitute recognized prize or award
- Leading or critical role · Evidence shows successful local business leadership in Arizona but not sustained national or international acclaim placing beneficiary at very top of field
- Membership · Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BBB membership reflect reputable business membership but not outstanding achievement requiring national or international recognition
- Published material · Newspaper articles submitted lack certified translations and do not establish published material meeting criterion
- Final merits · Beneficiary president and CEO of successful retail furniture business with good local reputation but lacks sustained national or international acclaim required
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Community Development Block Grant program documentation submitted post-petition and does not constitute recognized prize or award |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence shows successful local business leadership in Arizona but not sustained national or international acclaim placing beneficiary at very top of field |
 Membership | Not met | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BBB membership reflect reputable business membership but not outstanding achievement requiring national or international recognition |
 Published material | Not met | Newspaper articles submitted lack certified translations and do not establish published material meeting criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary president and CEO of successful retail furniture business with good local reputation but lacks sustained national or international acclaim required |
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