EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr292009_07B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A chef claimed extraordinary ability through awards, publications, and high salary. The AAO found awards not nationally or internationally recognized, publications lacked proper documentation and primary focus, claimed accomplishments spanned only one month, and salary evidence was insufficient. Petition denied for failure to demonstrate sustained top-level acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards from culinary competition not established as nationally or internationally recognized for excellence
- Exhibitions · Criterion intended for visual artists; recipes and photos in newspapers insufficient
- High salary · Intended employment offer not evidence of past high salary; unprocessed check not documentary evidence
- Judging · Acclaim from single month period cannot constitute sustained achievement
- Published material · Published materials not primarily about petitioner; uncertified translations lack probative weight
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards from culinary competition not established as nationally or internationally recognized for excellence |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Criterion intended for visual artists; recipes and photos in newspapers insufficient |
 High salary | Not met | Intended employment offer not evidence of past high salary; unprocessed check not documentary evidence |
 Judging | Not met | Acclaim from single month period cannot constitute sustained achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials not primarily about petitioner; uncertified translations lack probative weight |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field |
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