EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun112008_03B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Environmental manager in business sustainability claimed to meet at least three EB-1A criteria. AAO found membership criterion unmet, original contributions and scholarly articles unsupported by extensive documentation, and leading role unestablished. Overall evidence insufficient for extraordinary ability at the top of field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Evidence does not establish petitioner performed in leading or critical role despite employer's distinguished reputation.
- Membership · Association membership required only employment, education, or dues; no outstanding achievement required.
- Original contributions · Advisory opinion letters insufficient; no extensive documentation of unusually influential work or major significance.
- Scholarly articles · Articles and policy documents not scholarly; no evidence of frequent citation or publication in major venues.
- Final merits · Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above others at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence does not establish petitioner performed in leading or critical role despite employer's distinguished reputation. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership required only employment, education, or dues; no outstanding achievement required. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Advisory opinion letters insufficient; no extensive documentation of unusually influential work or major significance. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Articles and policy documents not scholarly; no evidence of frequent citation or publication in major venues. |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements do not set petitioner significantly above others at national or international level. |
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