EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG232016_03B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An options market consultant and educator self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability. The AAO found the petitioner met none of the analyzed regulatory criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at the top of the field. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Letters of support were vague and did not specifically identify contributions or demonstrate field-wide influence
- Membership · Petitioner did not establish membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts
- Original contributions · Educational and information sharing sessions did not demonstrate major significance in field; impact limited to attendees, not field
- Final merits · Record in aggregate does not support finding of expertise level required or sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Letters of support were vague and did not specifically identify contributions or demonstrate field-wide influence |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not establish membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Educational and information sharing sessions did not demonstrate major significance in field; impact limited to attendees, not field |
 Final merits | Not met | Record in aggregate does not support finding of expertise level required or sustained national or international acclaim |
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