EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212005_20B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Advanced-level cook claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, and exhibitions. AAO found all claimed criteria failed: awards were local not national, membership not properly documented, and exhibitions not at exclusive venues. Petitioner also failed to provide evidence of intent to continue work in the United States.
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 · Items 1-4 reflect local or institutional recognition rather than national or international
- Exhibitions · Specific venues where creations displayed not identified; no regular display at exclusive national venues
- Membership · Qualification certificate and employee ID do not represent association memberships; criteria not met
- Final merits · Failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim necessary for extraordinary ability
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Items 1-4 reflect local or institutional recognition rather than national or international |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Specific venues where creations displayed not identified; no regular display at exclusive national venues |
 Membership | Not met | Qualification certificate and employee ID do not represent association memberships; criteria not met |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim necessary for extraordinary ability |
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