EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr142006_01B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner claims extraordinary ability as a contractor or furniture maker. Submitted employment letters, certificates, and trade registrations. AAO found guild memberships and work experience insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position at very top of field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Work experience alone insufficient; no documented distinguished reputation of employer
- Membership · Membership in trade guilds and professional registrations do not establish outstanding achievement requirements
- Final merits · No sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated; not at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Work experience alone insufficient; no documented distinguished reputation of employer |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in trade guilds and professional registrations do not establish outstanding achievement requirements |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted meeting criterion |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence submitted |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated; not at very top of field |
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