Outcome: Dismissed
JUL192013_01B2203
Our summary
A professional claimed three criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO affirmed that the petitioner met awards and judging criteria but failed the membership criterion and could not satisfy the statutory requirement of at least three types of evidence, thus failing to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director concluded petitioner met nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards criterion
- Judging · Director concluded petitioner met participation as judge of work of others criterion
What was missing
- Membership · Petitioner failed to establish membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts
- Final merits · Petitioner met only two criteria; at least three evidentiary criteria required for extraordinary ability classification
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director concluded petitioner met nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards criterion | |
| Met | Director concluded petitioner met participation as judge of work of others criterion | |
| Not met | Petitioner failed to establish membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts | |
| Not met | Petitioner met only two criteria; at least three evidentiary criteria required for extraordinary ability classification |
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