EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN092023_01B2203
JudgingMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Plant accountant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in business. AAO found petitioner met only judging criterion but lacked sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability. Appeal dismissed; petitioner did not qualify for highly restrictive visa classification intended for individuals at top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner established she judged work of others through employment reviewing others' materials.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of major, internationally recognized award presented.
- High salary · Director's finding withdrawn; salary evidence insufficient for extraordinary ability.
- Leading or critical role · Director's finding withdrawn; criterion not ultimately met upon review.
- Membership · Petitioner did not establish membership in association requiring outstanding achievements.
- Original contributions · Contributions lacked major significance; evidence insufficient to show impact on entire field.
- Final merits · Even meeting judging criterion, evidence insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner established she judged work of others through employment reviewing others' materials. |
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of major, internationally recognized award presented. |
 High salary | Not met | Director's finding withdrawn; salary evidence insufficient for extraordinary ability. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Director's finding withdrawn; criterion not ultimately met upon review. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not establish membership in association requiring outstanding achievements. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions lacked major significance; evidence insufficient to show impact on entire field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Even meeting judging criterion, evidence insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status. |
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