EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr302008_04B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A mass communications educator sought extraordinary ability classification in education. The director denied for lack of continued work in the field. The AAO upheld that, withdrew the director's favorable acclaim finding, and found the claimed criteria unmet and no showing of top-of-field standing, so the appeal was dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award was limited to students, so it could not show sustained acclaim near the filing date.
- Exhibitions · Criterion concerns visual arts and does not apply to the petitioner's field.
- Judging · No evidence relating to the criterion was submitted; panel participation assertions by counsel were insufficient.
- Leading or critical role · Position and reputation of the selecting entity did not show acclaim at filing.
- Final merits · Experienced educator, but evidence did not place him at the very top of the field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award was limited to students, so it could not show sustained acclaim near the filing date. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Criterion concerns visual arts and does not apply to the petitioner's field. |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence relating to the criterion was submitted; panel participation assertions by counsel were insufficient. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Position and reputation of the selecting entity did not show acclaim at filing. |
 Final merits | Not met | Experienced educator, but evidence did not place him at the very top of the field. |
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