EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug202010_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A biblical translator sought EB-1A classification. The AAO found the petitioner submitted no qualifying evidence for any of three attempted criteria: a scholarship was not a recognized prize, association membership lacked documentation of outstanding achievement requirements, and published materials were insufficient. The decision also noted failure to demonstrate prospective substantial benefit to the United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Sarvodaya scholarship does not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence.
- Membership · Petitioner failed to submit bylaws or constitutions establishing that associations require outstanding member achievements.
- Published material · Evidence submitted did not meet plain language requirements of regulatory criterion.
- Final merits · Evidence demonstrates talent but does not show sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top of field; no benefit to United States shown.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Sarvodaya scholarship does not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to submit bylaws or constitutions establishing that associations require outstanding member achievements. |
 Published material | Not met | Evidence submitted did not meet plain language requirements of regulatory criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence demonstrates talent but does not show sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top of field; no benefit to United States shown. |
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