EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN282020_04B2203
JudgingMetPublished materialMetLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Business owner and consultant claimed extraordinary ability through publications, judging, and critical role. AAO agreed publications and judging criteria met but rejected critical role claim due to unsigned letter and unproven distinguished reputation. Dismissed because only two criteria met and no final merits showing.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found petitioner met judging criterion, AAO agreed
- Published material · Director found petitioner met published material criterion, AAO agreed
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Unsigned letter, no proof of authorship, minimal evidence of distinguished reputation or critical outcomes
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner met judging criterion, AAO agreed |
 Published material | Met | Director found petitioner met published material criterion, AAO agreed |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Unsigned letter, no proof of authorship, minimal evidence of distinguished reputation or critical outcomes |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status in field |
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