EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC312020_05B2203
JudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A wedding and event planning company founder and CEO sought EB-1A claiming seven criteria. AAO found membership criterion unmet because association requirements reflect employment qualifications not outstanding achievements. Judging criterion failed as voting on applications does not constitute judging work in field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · Board voting on membership not judging work; based on business documents not quality assessment
- Membership · ABRAFESTA membership requirements show experience and longevity, not outstanding achievements
- Original contributions · Code of Conduct contribution insufficient to show major significance
- Final merits · Did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | Board voting on membership not judging work; based on business documents not quality assessment |
 Membership | Not met | ABRAFESTA membership requirements show experience and longevity, not outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Not met | Code of Conduct contribution insufficient to show major significance |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim |
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