EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Dec032009_08B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A self-petitioner in financial investment sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The petitioner claimed multiple criteria but provided insufficient evidence. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field, and evidence was dated nearly a decade before filing.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated by petitioner
- Membership · Association membership does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Original contributions · Letters insufficient; no extensive documentation of unusually influential work
- Final merits · Evidence does not show sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated by petitioner |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters insufficient; no extensive documentation of unusually influential work |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by AAO |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by AAO |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed by AAO |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not show sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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