EB-1AOtherEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122024_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An automotive glass manufacturer petitioned for an employee with experience in judging and scholarly publications in the field. The AAO found the beneficiary met two criteria but dismissed the appeal because the totality of evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top in the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Beneficiary met criterion through experience reviewing research grant and journal article
- Scholarly articles · Beneficiary authored scholarly articles in professional publications
What was missing
- Original contributions · Record does not reflect achievement of making original contributions of major significance
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or small percentage at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Beneficiary met criterion through experience reviewing research grant and journal article |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Beneficiary authored scholarly articles in professional publications |
 Original contributions | Not met | Record does not reflect achievement of making original contributions of major significance |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or establish major internationally recognized award |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or small percentage at very top |
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