EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jul162009_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A self-represented petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that no criteria were met and the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement within the small percentage at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Performance bonus reflects institutional recognition only, not national or international recognition
- Membership · Membership requirements did not constitute outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · Citations to petitioner's work are primarily about authors' work, not about the petitioner; minimal probative value
- Final merits · Petitioner has not distinguished himself to extent warranting sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Performance bonus reflects institutional recognition only, not national or international recognition |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements did not constitute outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Citations to petitioner's work are primarily about authors' work, not about the petitioner; minimal probative value |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not distinguished himself to extent warranting sustained national or international acclaim |
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