EB-1AEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided May 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY192022_02B2203
AwardsNot metExhibitionsNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Sustainable development professional sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed five criteria but established none. Did not prove receipt of recognized awards, published material about his work, or display at artistic venues. AAO found no sustained national or international acclaim or evidence of rising to very top of field, dismissing appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards
- Exhibitions · Building on city outskirts does not constitute display at artistic exhibition or showcase
- Published material · Evidence did not qualify as published material about petitioner relating to field work
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim required
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards |
 Exhibitions | Not met | Building on city outskirts does not constitute display at artistic exhibition or showcase |
 Published material | Not met | Evidence did not qualify as published material about petitioner relating to field work |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner failed three initial criteria |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner failed three initial criteria |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim required |
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