EB-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug032007_04B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Beneficiary executive sous chef sought EB-1A classification through employer petition. Claimed awards and critical role criteria. AAO found award not nationally or internationally recognized and sous chef position not sufficiently critical. Overall evidence insufficient to establish sustained acclaim at very top of culinary field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Gastronomic Award of Excellence not established as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize
- Leading or critical role · Sous chef position not demonstrated to be leading or critical role in field
- Final merits · Evidence shows talent but fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Gastronomic Award of Excellence not established as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Sous chef position not demonstrated to be leading or critical role in field |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows talent but fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top level |
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