EB-1ALaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN282020_01B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A self-identified social reformer seeking EB-1A classification. Claimed three criteria but met none. Awards from local charitable organizations not nationally or internationally recognized. Petition failed minimum evidentiary threshold; AAO did not reach final merits or remaining claimed criteria.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Lion of the Year, National Volunteer Award from small organizations not shown as nationally or internationally recognized.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Lion of the Year, National Volunteer Award from small organizations not shown as nationally or internationally recognized. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petition dismissed after failure on first criterion. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petition dismissed after failure on first criterion. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria minimum; final merits determination not required under Kazarian. |
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