dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Education
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim in the field of education. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the submitted evidence, which consisted of character references and documentation of employment as a secretary/bookkeeper, did not satisfy any of the required regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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