EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN032005_06B2203
AwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A school teacher filed for EB-1A without supporting any of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner submitted only educational credentials and character reference letters from church pastors, none relating to the required criteria for extraordinary ability in education.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Final merits · No evidence of sustained acclaim at top level of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence of awards submitted |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; not applicable to education field |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; not applicable to teacher role |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no salary evidence submitted |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence of judging participation submitted |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; evidence only of secretary/bookkeeper role |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence of restrictive association membership submitted |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence of major contributions submitted |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence of publications in professional media submitted |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no evidence of scholarly publications submitted |
 Final merits | Not met | No evidence of sustained acclaim at top level of field |
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