EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN082021_02B2203
Leading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Business executive and company founder in China claimed six evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. AAO found one criterion met but concluded petitioner failed to satisfy the three-criterion threshold and lacks sustained national or international acclaim required for EB-1A classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner's role as chairman and general manager of founded company established
What was missing
- Awards · Awards identified were company awards, not to the petitioner personally
- Membership · Association membership did not require outstanding achievement as judged by independent experts
- Final merits · Failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top field position
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner's role as chairman and general manager of founded company established |
 Awards | Not met | Awards identified were company awards, not to the petitioner personally |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership did not require outstanding achievement as judged by independent experts |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top field position |
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