EB-1ALaw, policy, social scienceEmployerDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr232009_06B2203
MembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Attorney seeking extraordinary ability claimed eligibility through committee membership and media mentions of legal transactions. Decision found membership based on employment rather than achievement and articles about transactions rather than petitioner, failing to demonstrate top-tier acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · Committee membership and Who's Who listing based on employment or dues, not outstanding achievement judged by experts
- Published material · Articles mention petitioner's role but are not primarily about petitioner as required by regulation
- Final merits · Evidence indicates successful attorney but does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | Committee membership and Who's Who listing based on employment or dues, not outstanding achievement judged by experts |
 Published material | Not met | Articles mention petitioner's role but are not primarily about petitioner as required by regulation |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence indicates successful attorney but does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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