Outcome: Dismissed
NOV142024_01B2203
Our summary
An individual sought EB-1A classification based on extraordinary ability. The Director found he met three initial evidentiary criteria but lacked sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier status. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding the petitioner waived the challenge to the intent-to-continue-work requirement by not addressing it on appeal, making that dispositive issue sufficient to dismiss without reaching other arguments.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner claimed this criterion but Director denied overall; issue waived by petitioner on appeal |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Director found petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim and is not among small percentage at top of field; not reached on appeal due to waiver |
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