EB-1AAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162005_02B2203
ExhibitionsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioned cook claimed extraordinary ability through membership and exhibitions of culinary creations. AAO dismissed, finding fewer than three regulatory criteria met and no sustained national or international acclaim at very top of field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Exhibitions · Culinary creations not regularly displayed at exclusive national venues; specific venues not identified
- Membership · Membership based on employment, education, or dues does not constitute outstanding achievement
- Final merits · Cook has not distinguished himself to achieve sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Exhibitions | Not met | Culinary creations not regularly displayed at exclusive national venues; specific venues not identified |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment, education, or dues does not constitute outstanding achievement |
 Final merits | Not met | Cook has not distinguished himself to achieve sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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