EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG292024_02B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pomegranate industry business executive sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO held petitioner failed to meet three of ten initial criteria; television appearances lacked sufficient documentation; evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim required for classification.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established; lesser awards submitted do not meet criterion.
- Leading or critical role · No evidence of leading or critical roles for organizations with distinguished reputation.
- Original contributions · No evidence of original contributions of major significance in pomegranate industry field.
- Published material · Television appearances with transcripts insufficient to establish published material in professional or major media.
- Final merits · Record fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim; not among small percentage at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established; lesser awards submitted do not meet criterion. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence of leading or critical roles for organizations with distinguished reputation. |
 Original contributions | Not met | No evidence of original contributions of major significance in pomegranate industry field. |
 Published material | Not met | Television appearances with transcripts insufficient to establish published material in professional or major media. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed for first time at RFE stage; deemed material change and ineligible for consideration. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim; not among small percentage at very top of field. |
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