Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2024): did not meet the minimum required three evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the evidence submitted for the high salary criterion was insufficient, as it compared the petitioner's income to a general national average rather than to other executive sous chefs in similar roles. Since the petitioner could not numerically meet the threshold of three criteria, the AAO found it unnecessary to review the other claimed criteria.
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High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Published Material About The Petitioner Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Commercial Successes Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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