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EB-1AEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided December 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC102025_05B2203

AwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

Restaurant entrepreneur seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner met at least three regulatory criteria but AAO affirmed denial, holding that meeting criteria alone does not establish extraordinary ability. Evidence lacked sufficient quality and probative value to demonstrate sustained national acclaim and placement among the very top.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Final merits · Evidence lacks probative value; petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
Commercial successClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
ExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
High salaryClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
JudgingClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
Leading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
MembershipClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
Original contributionsClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
Published materialClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
Scholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedClaimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on final merits
Final meritsNot metEvidence lacks probative value; petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim

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