EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC192005_24B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner sought EB-1A classification based on youth awards and association membership. AAO dismissed appeal, finding awards limited to local recognition, membership criteria unmet, and no published material in major media. Overall evidence insufficient to show sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Youth awards from ages six to sixteen lack sustained acclaim; local or provincial recognition only
- Membership · Association membership based on achievement level without proof of exceptional admission standards
- Published material · No evidence of articles primarily about petitioner in professional or major media outlets
- Final merits · Failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Youth awards from ages six to sixteen lack sustained acclaim; local or provincial recognition only |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on achievement level without proof of exceptional admission standards |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence of articles primarily about petitioner in professional or major media outlets |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level of field |
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