EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul112012_04B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in international travel logistics and management. AAO upheld denial finding petitioner did not satisfy membership criterion (employment is not association membership), leading critical role criterion (required plural organizations with distinguished reputation), or overall extraordinary ability standard.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner failed to demonstrate leading or critical role in plural organizations or establishments with distinguished reputation
- Membership · Employment at company does not constitute membership in associations; requires plural membership with outstanding achievement
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate leading or critical role in plural organizations or establishments with distinguished reputation |
 Membership | Not met | Employment at company does not constitute membership in associations; requires plural membership with outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail; issue considered abandoned on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field |
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