EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided May 2022Remanded
Outcome: Remanded
MAY162022_02B2203
JudgingMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Children's book author sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner met three evidentiary criteria but director's final merits determination was incomplete and contradictory. AAO remanded case for director to conduct full analysis of all evidence and provide complete explanation for any denial.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Participation as judge for children's story writing competition in 2007.
- Published material · AAO determined petitioner met this criterion in prior decision; one of three criteria satisfied.
- Scholarly articles · AAO determined petitioner met this criterion in prior decision; one of three criteria satisfied.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Participation as judge for children's story writing competition in 2007. |
 Published material | Met | AAO determined petitioner met this criterion in prior decision; one of three criteria satisfied. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | AAO determined petitioner met this criterion in prior decision; one of three criteria satisfied. |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Director failed to properly conduct final merits determination; case remanded for new analysis including all remaining evidence. |
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