EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC162005_23B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner in unspecified field sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed awards, membership, published material, judging, and leading role criteria. AAO found petitioner failed to meet three required criteria and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at the very top level of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lacked sufficient national or international stature; no documentation of comprehensive results, criteria for selection, or publicity.
- Leading or critical role · No evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization earning sustained national or international acclaim.
- Membership · Membership evaluated at local or regional chapter level; does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition.
- Published material · No evidence of published material about petitioner in professional or major trade publications.
- Final merits · Failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lacked sufficient national or international stature; no documentation of comprehensive results, criteria for selection, or publicity. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization earning sustained national or international acclaim. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership evaluated at local or regional chapter level; does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition. |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence of published material about petitioner in professional or major trade publications. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place at very top of field. |
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