EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT262023_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Business sustainability specialist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Director found two criteria met. Petitioner claimed five additional criteria on appeal. AAO affirmed only two criteria satisfied, finding no major, nationally recognized award and insufficient evidence of extraordinary ability or top-tier status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding.
- Scholarly articles · Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding.
What was missing
- Awards · Award lacked requisite national or international recognition for excellence in field.
- Leading or critical role · Evidence insufficient to establish leading or critical role at organization with distinguished reputation.
- Membership · Association membership did not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
- Original contributions · Contributions not shown to be of major significance; impact limited to specific organization or locality.
- Final merits · Petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim and not in small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding. |
 Awards | Not met | Award lacked requisite national or international recognition for excellence in field. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence insufficient to establish leading or critical role at organization with distinguished reputation. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership did not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions not shown to be of major significance; impact limited to specific organization or locality. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim and not in small percentage at top of field. |
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