EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB202024_01B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metPublished materialNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A self-described life coach and motivational leader sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed, finding he failed to satisfy three required evidentiary criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim required for the highest echelon.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards lack evidence of national or international recognition; missing criteria for selection, process, and field reputation.
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion met but AAO reversed, holding petitioner failed to satisfy all elements required.
- Published material · Submitted material inadequate; publication circulation statistics not established as major media.
- Final merits · Petitioner has not established sustained national or international acclaim or place among very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards lack evidence of national or international recognition; missing criteria for selection, process, and field reputation. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Director found criterion met but AAO reversed, holding petitioner failed to satisfy all elements required. |
 Published material | Not met | Submitted material inadequate; publication circulation statistics not established as major media. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; Director did not discuss eligibility despite petitioner's assertions. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not established sustained national or international acclaim or place among very top of field. |
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