EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May042009_04B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A petitioner claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability based on competition awards, association lifetime membership, and published materials. The AAO dismissed, finding awards lacked documentation of national or international recognition, membership did not require outstanding achievement, the publication did not relate to his field work, and evidence did not show sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Record lacked information about competition criteria, participant origin, and number of entrants; awards not shown nationally or internationally recognized.
- Membership · Lifetime membership for talent and devotion does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition for admission.
- Published material · Published article did not relate to petitioner's work in field for which classification sought; failed regulatory requirement.
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish petitioner's achievements set him significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Record lacked information about competition criteria, participant origin, and number of entrants; awards not shown nationally or internationally recognized. |
 Membership | Not met | Lifetime membership for talent and devotion does not require outstanding achievement as essential condition for admission. |
 Published material | Not met | Published article did not relate to petitioner's work in field for which classification sought; failed regulatory requirement. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish petitioner's achievements set him significantly above almost all others in field at national or international level. |
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