EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212005_05B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A cook from China petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding petitioner met fewer than three required criteria due to lack of sustained acclaim documentation, insufficient evidence of judging activities, and absence of clear evidence of intent to continue work in the United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award lacked evidence of significant national or international stature; no comprehensive competition results provided
- Exhibitions · Specific venues where culinary creations displayed not identified; no evidence of exclusive national venue displays
- Judging · Invitation to judge committee insufficient; no evidence of actual participation judging culinary professionals
- Membership · Membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Final merits · No evidence of sustained acclaim subsequent to 1996 arrival; petitioner failed to meet three criterion threshold and provide evidence of intent to continue work
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award lacked evidence of significant national or international stature; no comprehensive competition results provided |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Specific venues where culinary creations displayed not identified; no evidence of exclusive national venue displays |
 Judging | Not met | Invitation to judge committee insufficient; no evidence of actual participation judging culinary professionals |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Final merits | Not met | No evidence of sustained acclaim subsequent to 1996 arrival; petitioner failed to meet three criterion threshold and provide evidence of intent to continue work |
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