EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG272019_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
University professor and jurist self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in education. AAO reversed Director's findings on awards and judging, finding only scholarly articles criterion met. Since fewer than three criteria were satisfied, AAO dismissed appeal without reaching final merits determination.
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner established criterion through publication of scholarly articles.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards submitted lacked evidence of national or international recognition for excellence in field of education.
- Judging · Petitioner did not provide sufficient documentary evidence of actually participating in judging theses and dissertations.
- Membership · Petitioner did not demonstrate association membership requiring outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
- Final merits · Petitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner established criterion through publication of scholarly articles. |
 Awards | Not met | Awards submitted lacked evidence of national or international recognition for excellence in field of education. |
 Judging | Not met | Petitioner did not provide sufficient documentary evidence of actually participating in judging theses and dissertations. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate association membership requiring outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at very top of field. |
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