EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun152012_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A petitioner claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A, presenting evidence of awards, membership, and published material. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding none of the three criteria were met because the award lacked national recognition, membership was not based on outstanding achievement, and the published article appeared in a minor publication.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award not demonstrated as nationally or internationally recognized beyond presenting organization
- Membership · Membership requirements based on employment, education, or dues do not constitute outstanding achievement
- Published material · Article in La Isla Magazine lacked required author identification and major media publication status
- Final merits · Petitioner has not established sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award not demonstrated as nationally or internationally recognized beyond presenting organization |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements based on employment, education, or dues do not constitute outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Article in La Isla Magazine lacked required author identification and major media publication status |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not established sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field |
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