EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY292020_07B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Philanthropist and foundation president in China seeks EB-1A. Met judging criterion with two speech contests. Claimed published material, original contributions, and leading role. AAO found published material lacked corroboration and major medium status; original contributions not shown to be major or field-impacting. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner judged two speech contests, satisfying the judging criterion.
What was missing
- Original contributions · No evidence petitioner made original contributions of major significance; programs were institutional, not attributed to her work; no impact on field demonstrated.
- Published material · Screenshots and website claims lack independent corroboration; article about institution, not petitioner; China Youth Daily not established as major medium.
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks national or international acclaim and is not among small percentage at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner judged two speech contests, satisfying the judging criterion. |
 Original contributions | Not met | No evidence petitioner made original contributions of major significance; programs were institutional, not attributed to her work; no impact on field demonstrated. |
 Published material | Not met | Screenshots and website claims lack independent corroboration; article about institution, not petitioner; China Youth Daily not established as major medium. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Decision states need not reach this additional ground claimed on appeal. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacks national or international acclaim and is not among small percentage at very top of field. |
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