EB-1AAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212005_21B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Cook sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed awards, membership, judging experience, and exhibitions. AAO found early awards lacked sustained acclaim, membership and judging criteria not met, and exhibitions not demonstrated at exclusive national venues. Record also lacked evidence of intent to continue work in United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards from early 1990s lacked comprehensive competition results; sustained acclaim absent post-1996
- Exhibitions · No identification of specific venues where culinary creations were displayed; routine activity not reflecting acclaim
- Judging · Invitation to judge committee insufficient; no evidence of actual participation evaluating established professionals
- Membership · Membership based on employment or activity in field without evidence of outstanding achievement requirement
- Final merits · Insufficient extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim; failure to evidence intent to continue work in U.S.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards from early 1990s lacked comprehensive competition results; sustained acclaim absent post-1996 |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No identification of specific venues where culinary creations were displayed; routine activity not reflecting acclaim |
 Judging | Not met | Invitation to judge committee insufficient; no evidence of actual participation evaluating established professionals |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment or activity in field without evidence of outstanding achievement requirement |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim; failure to evidence intent to continue work in U.S. |
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