EB-1AOtherEmployerDecided 2013Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262013_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
Beneficiary sought extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner submitted evidence of institutional awards, association membership, and newspaper mentions. AAO held awards non-qualifying as institutional only, membership criterion requires plural, and published materials failed to meet regulatory requirements for identification and subject matter.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards reflect institutional recognition, not nationally or internationally recognized prizes.
- Membership · Regulation requires plural associations; petitioner did not establish membership in more than one.
- Published material · Articles not about beneficiary, missing required author and date identification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards reflect institutional recognition, not nationally or internationally recognized prizes. |
 Membership | Not met | Regulation requires plural associations; petitioner did not establish membership in more than one. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles not about beneficiary, missing required author and date identification. |
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