EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr142006_05B2203
AwardsNot metCommercial successNot metHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzed
Our summary
Self-petitioner business operations specialist sought extraordinary ability classification. Claimed criteria relating to awards, contributions, and commercial success supported by tenant testimonies and consulate reference. AAO found regulatory criteria applied to business field and petitioner failed to meet any three; letter testimonies insufficient without meeting specific regulatory documentation requirements.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner submitted only recommendation letters, not awards or prizes
- Commercial success · Petitioner did not demonstrate distinguished business reputation
- High salary · Petitioner's wages not demonstrated to be significantly high
- Original contributions · Petitioner's success did not rise to level of major significance to field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner submitted only recommendation letters, not awards or prizes |
 Commercial success | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate distinguished business reputation |
 High salary | Not met | Petitioner's wages not demonstrated to be significantly high |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner's success did not rise to level of major significance to field |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
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