EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr292009_06B2203
Original contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A professional seeking EB-1A classification claiming three criteria through published material and original contributions. The AAO affirmed denial, finding published material did not meet requirements and letters from acquaintances lacked probative value. No evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Reference letters from acquaintances insufficient; lacked extensive independent documentation of major significance
- Published material · Published material not primarily about petitioner; did not meet regulatory placement and attribution requirements
- Final merits · Evidence not persuasive that petitioner's achievements set her significantly above almost all others nationally or internationally
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Original contributions | Not met | Reference letters from acquaintances insufficient; lacked extensive independent documentation of major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Published material not primarily about petitioner; did not meet regulatory placement and attribution requirements |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence not persuasive that petitioner's achievements set her significantly above almost all others nationally or internationally |
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