EB-1ABusiness and managementEmployerDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262021_07B2203
Leading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
SAP planning specialist employed by biopharmaceutical manufacturer claimed four additional criteria beyond two initially found met. AAO rejected awards, membership, and high salary findings; rejected final merits step finding insufficient sustained acclaim or position at top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Awards · Awards not nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in field
- High salary · AAO disagreed with Director that criterion was satisfied
- Membership · ASME membership based on years of experience, not outstanding achievements judged by experts
- Final merits · Beneficiary lacks national or international acclaim and does not rank among top echelon in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Awards | Not met | Awards not nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in field |
 High salary | Not met | AAO disagreed with Director that criterion was satisfied |
 Membership | Not met | ASME membership based on years of experience, not outstanding achievements judged by experts |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary lacks national or international acclaim and does not rank among top echelon in field |
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