EB-1AEducation and academiaEmployerDecided 2007Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug092007_04B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A writer and poet sought extraordinary ability classification. He claimed awards, membership, published material, and judging experience. The AAO found awards showed only institutional recognition, membership criteria unmet, published articles lacked required translations and major publication venue, and judging did not demonstrate top-tier acclaim. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards from theater and institute reflect institutional recognition only, not national or international significance
- Judging · Judging participation does not demonstrate achievements significantly above others at national or international level
- Membership · Petitioner did not demonstrate association membership required outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · Foreign language articles lacked required English translations; material not printed in professional or major publications
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top level of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards from theater and institute reflect institutional recognition only, not national or international significance |
 Judging | Not met | Judging participation does not demonstrate achievements significantly above others at national or international level |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate association membership required outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Foreign language articles lacked required English translations; material not printed in professional or major publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top level of field |
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