EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT112023_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A gender, diversity, and inclusion specialist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She met the initial evidence threshold but failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. She performed critical roles for organizations but lacked evidence of major contributions to the broader field or recognition as among the very top in her field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Performed in leading or critical role for organization with distinguished reputation
What was missing
- Judging · Invited to judge but no evidence of actual completion of judging work
- Original contributions · Work benefited specific organizations only; not major significance in broader field
- Final merits · Sustained national or international acclaim and top percentage status not demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Performed in leading or critical role for organization with distinguished reputation |
 Judging | Not met | Invited to judge but no evidence of actual completion of judging work |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work benefited specific organizations only; not major significance in broader field |
 Final merits | Not met | Sustained national or international acclaim and top percentage status not demonstrated |
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