Outcome: Dismissed
Jun012007_01B2203
Our summary
Self-petitioner sought EB-1A classification based on awards, memberships, and published material. AAO found all evidence reflected only local recognition and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification.
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
- Awards · Awards reflect local recognition; no evidence of geographic scope, criteria, or competition level
- Membership · Associations do not require outstanding achievement as essential condition for membership
- Published material · Material not primarily about petitioner; no dates provided; does not reflect sustained acclaim
- Final merits · Evidence fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Awards reflect local recognition; no evidence of geographic scope, criteria, or competition level | |
| Not met | Associations do not require outstanding achievement as essential condition for membership | |
| Not met | Material not primarily about petitioner; no dates provided; does not reflect sustained acclaim | |
| Not met | Evidence fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top |
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