EB-1AEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN162025_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Social entrepreneur assisting artisans in Pakistan seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner claimed five evidentiary criteria but met only one. AAO held petitioner did not satisfy minimum three criteria required; appeal dismissed without final merits determination.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Finalist selections do not constitute awards; lack national or international recognition.
- Exhibitions · No evidence submitted of work display at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
- Membership · Program membership did not require outstanding achievements; no evidence national or international experts judged applicants.
- Published material · Newspaper publication not established as professional or major trade publication or major media.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Finalist selections do not constitute awards; lack national or international recognition. |
 Exhibitions | Not met | No evidence submitted of work display at artistic exhibitions or showcases. |
 Membership | Not met | Program membership did not require outstanding achievements; no evidence national or international experts judged applicants. |
 Published material | Not met | Newspaper publication not established as professional or major trade publication or major media. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner met only one criterion, insufficient to reach final merits analysis. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner satisfied only one evidentiary criterion; minimum three required; final merits analysis not reached. |
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