EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided 2011Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Sep292011_04B2203
AwardsMetLeading or critical roleMetHigh salaryNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Chef petitioner claimed extraordinary ability in culinary arts. Director found awards and leading role criteria met but rejected published material and high salary criteria. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in top percentage of field despite meeting two criteria.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Awards · Director found petitioner met awards criterion based on single award from Government of India
- Leading or critical role · Director determined petitioner met leading or critical role criterion
What was missing
- High salary · Director determined petitioner failed to meet high salary criterion
- Published material · Director determined petitioner failed to meet published material criterion
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Met | Director found petitioner met awards criterion based on single award from Government of India |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director determined petitioner met leading or critical role criterion |
 High salary | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to meet high salary criterion |
 Published material | Not met | Director determined petitioner failed to meet published material criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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