EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN152026_01B2203
MembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Novelist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO affirmed dismissal because petitioner met only two of ten criteria and failed to satisfy the required minimum of three. Membership criterion failed because published works do not constitute outstanding achievements; contributions criterion failed for lack of demonstrated major significance in field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · Membership in Jordanian Writers Association does not demonstrate outstanding achievements; authoring two works does not meet elite standard.
- Original contributions · Evidence does not demonstrate novels constitute major significant contributions in field; attending literary events insufficient to show impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | Membership in Jordanian Writers Association does not demonstrate outstanding achievements; authoring two works does not meet elite standard. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate novels constitute major significant contributions in field; attending literary events insufficient to show impact. |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or established; petitioner did not claim major internationally recognized award. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner mentioned criterion but provided no substantive arguments on appeal. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner raised criterion on appeal but did not elaborate how SCOPS erred. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed to satisfy minimum three criteria requirement. |
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