EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN062015_01B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner anthropologist sought EB-1A classification claiming awards, publications, original contributions, exhibitions, and leading role. Most criteria raised for first time on appeal without clear connection to anthropology field. Petitioner failed three-criterion threshold; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prize or award.
- Final merits · Review of evidence in aggregate does not support level of expertise required for classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prize or award. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not adequately addressed; relationship to anthropology field unclear. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed in decision. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not raised before director; insufficient evidence of association membership. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but relationship to anthropology field unclear; not adequately analyzed. |
 Final merits | Not met | Review of evidence in aggregate does not support level of expertise required for classification. |
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