EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC012023_01B2203
JudgingNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
English professor self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability through three evidentiary criteria. AAO found petitioner failed to meet the judging criterion and could not reach three criteria minimum. AAO also found no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrating extraordinary ability required for EB-1A classification.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · Evidence does not establish participation in Ph.D. dissertation committees or final judgment on doctoral work.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among top percentage in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | Evidence does not establish participation in Ph.D. dissertation committees or final judgment on doctoral work. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among top percentage in field. |
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