EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided January 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN052022_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An economics instructor and former professor sought extraordinary ability classification, claiming scholarly articles, judging, original contributions and a leading or critical role. The AAO agreed two criteria were met but found the other two unmet because contributions lacked major significance and the organization's distinguished reputation was unproven, so the appeal was dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found the criterion satisfied and the AAO agreed with that determination.
- Scholarly articles · Director found the criterion satisfied and the AAO agreed with that determination.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Role was leading, but the organization's distinguished reputation was not established.
- Original contributions · Contributions were original but not shown to be of major significance beyond local influence.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found the criterion satisfied and the AAO agreed with that determination. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found the criterion satisfied and the AAO agreed with that determination. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Role was leading, but the organization's distinguished reputation was not established. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions were original but not shown to be of major significance beyond local influence. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner did not meet three criteria, though the decision comments on lack of sustained acclaim. |
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