EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jan302009_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Business professional claimed extraordinary ability in business through awards and membership criteria. AAO found NBIA Incubator Innovation Award insufficient due to limited scope and newness, membership criterion unmet, and overall evidence failing to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Incubator Innovation Award from NBIA relatively new, limited to members only, no evidence of significant recognition beyond conference.
- Membership · Membership required outstanding achievement as essential condition not established for petitioner's associations.
- Final merits · Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Incubator Innovation Award from NBIA relatively new, limited to members only, no evidence of significant recognition beyond conference. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership required outstanding achievement as essential condition not established for petitioner's associations. |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level. |
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