EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug052009_05B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Comic book author claimed extraordinary ability but failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. AAO found local awards, inappropriate association membership, and limited-circulation publications insufficient. Evidence did not show petitioner at very top of field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Presidential citation from local Rotary Club is local or regional recognition, not national or international.
- Membership · Association membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition.
- Published material · Newspapers had limited circulation and did not constitute major media.
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate does not distinguish petitioner as rising to very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Presidential citation from local Rotary Club is local or regional recognition, not national or international. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition. |
 Published material | Not met | Newspapers had limited circulation and did not constitute major media. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence in aggregate does not distinguish petitioner as rising to very top of field. |
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