EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jan092008_01B2203
High salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Business professional petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed at least three criteria met. AAO found published materials lacked proper documentation, single invention did not constitute major contributions, and salary unsubstantiated as exceptional. Appeal dismissed for failure to establish sustained acclaim at top level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- High salary · Sixty thousand dollars not shown significantly high relative to others in field
- Original contributions · Single invention insufficient; no evidence of significant influence on industry
- Published material · Articles lacked identifying publication details and no evidence of major media status
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and lacks sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Not met | Sixty thousand dollars not shown significantly high relative to others in field |
 Original contributions | Not met | Single invention insufficient; no evidence of significant influence on industry |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lacked identifying publication details and no evidence of major media status |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no major award discussed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; no association membership discussed |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and lacks sustained national or international acclaim |
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