EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR122025_01B2203
AwardsNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A rabbi and historian sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The petitioner claimed four criteria but met none. The AAO found published material did not appear in required outlets and educational certifications do not constitute prizes for excellence. The petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Educational certifications do not qualify as prizes for excellence under the regulation
- Published material · Did not meet plain language requirement that material appear in professional or major trade publications or major media
- Final merits · Record does not support finding of sustained national or international acclaim or top placement in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Educational certifications do not qualify as prizes for excellence under the regulation |
 Published material | Not met | Did not meet plain language requirement that material appear in professional or major trade publications or major media |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not meaningfully analyzed by AAO due to failure on prior criteria |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not meaningfully analyzed by AAO due to failure on prior criteria |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support finding of sustained national or international acclaim or top placement in field |
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