EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG272024_02B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An omakase chef sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found the petitioner met two initial criteria but failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim; Michelin recognition was local, not national, and did not establish extraordinary ability among the very top.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Demonstrated high remuneration through multiple restaurant ownership
- Leading or critical role · Established performing leading or critical role at distinguished restaurant
What was missing
- Awards · No identified prizes or awards received; Michelin Guide listing not a prize or award
- Membership · Michelin Guide listing not membership in association; limited regional recognition
- Final merits · Record does not show sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Demonstrated high remuneration through multiple restaurant ownership |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Established performing leading or critical role at distinguished restaurant |
 Awards | Not met | No identified prizes or awards received; Michelin Guide listing not a prize or award |
 Membership | Not met | Michelin Guide listing not membership in association; limited regional recognition |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail beyond regional media coverage |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not show sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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