Outcome: Dismissed
Feb052010_01B2203
Our summary
Petitioner seeks EB-1A classification as alien of extraordinary ability. Claimed at least three regulatory criteria including published material and judging. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at field's top.
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 · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- Published material · Articles not primarily about petitioner or discussing merits and standing
- Final merits · Evidence insufficient to show sustained acclaim at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated | |
| Not met | Articles not primarily about petitioner or discussing merits and standing | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; director found insufficient sustained acclaim overall | |
| Not met | Evidence insufficient to show sustained acclaim at very top of field |
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