EB-1AEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN282005_03B2203
AwardsMetMembershipMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An inventor and consultant in packaging and industrial machines claimed extraordinary ability through awards, memberships, media coverage, patents, and institutional roles. The AAO found awards and memberships met but rejected published material, original contributions lacking sustained national impact evidence, and leading role. Only two criteria satisfied; innovations lacked proven sustained national recognition despite company use. Appeal dismissed.
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · National and international awards adequately demonstrate national and international significance
- Membership · Association membership evidence adequate to minimally satisfy criterion
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · No evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization earning sustained acclaim
- Original contributions · Patents significant but no quantitative evidence from major companies confirming sustained national implementation
- Published material · Not primary subject of sustained national or international media attention
- Final merits · Only two criteria met; innovations lacked demonstrated sustained national or international recognition
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | National and international awards adequately demonstrate national and international significance |
 Membership | Met | Association membership evidence adequate to minimally satisfy criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization earning sustained acclaim |
 Original contributions | Not met | Patents significant but no quantitative evidence from major companies confirming sustained national implementation |
 Published material | Not met | Not primary subject of sustained national or international media attention |
 Final merits | Not met | Only two criteria met; innovations lacked demonstrated sustained national or international recognition |
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