dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Acrobatics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three required criteria to establish extraordinary ability. The AAO found that a submitted award was regional, not national, in scope. Additionally, the published materials were deemed insufficient as they consisted of local media coverage, advertisements, and promotional pieces, which did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Materials About The Alien In Major Media
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.