EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided November 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV242020_05B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A finance business partner claimed four additional criteria beyond two already met by the service center. The AAO agreed she met judging and critical role criteria but rejected membership claims. With only two criteria met instead of three required, the petition failed. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Service as judge for 2018 iGaming Idol awards established criterion
- Leading or critical role · Evidence established critical role within distinguished organization
What was missing
- Membership · Professional associations do not require outstanding achievements; assessors lack independent expert status
- Final merits · Overall record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Service as judge for 2018 iGaming Idol awards established criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Evidence established critical role within distinguished organization |
 Membership | Not met | Professional associations do not require outstanding achievements; assessors lack independent expert status |
 Final merits | Not met | Overall record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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