EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB282018_01B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot met
Our summary
Hookah lounge manager self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in business. AAO found petitioner failed to meet any of the three required initial criteria: awards lacked national or international recognition, no qualifying association memberships were demonstrated, and his managerial role did not meet the distinguished reputation and critical impact standard.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Certificates and awards submitted do not establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in business field.
- Leading or critical role · Employment as shift manager and hookah expert shows positive influence but does not establish organization has distinguished reputation or critical impact.
- Membership · No documentation submitted of membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements of members.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Certificates and awards submitted do not establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in business field. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Employment as shift manager and hookah expert shows positive influence but does not establish organization has distinguished reputation or critical impact. |
 Membership | Not met | No documentation submitted of membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements of members. |
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