dismissed EB-1A
Rabbi And A Historian
Rabbi And A Historian · 2025-03-12
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria metAuthorship of scholarly articles (Not Met)
The Petitioner claimed two books but failed to provide evidence that they were published in professional or major trade publications or other major media as required by the regulation.
Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence (Not Met)
The Petitioner submitted a Rabbinical Certificate, but failed to establish that it constitutes a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence in the field.
Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field (Not Met)
The AAO reserved judgment on this criterion, stating it was unnecessary to make a decision as the Petitioner could not numerically meet the required three criteria.
Performance of a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation (Not Met)
The AAO reserved judgment on this criterion, stating it was unnecessary to make a decision as the Petitioner could not numerically meet the required three criteria.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The Petitioner failed to provide evidence that his two books were published in professional or major trade publications or other major media, thus not meeting the scholarly articles criterion. His Rabbinical Certificate was not accepted as a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. The AAO did not evaluate the remaining two claimed criteria (original contributions and leading/critical role) as the Petitioner could not numerically meet the required three criteria. The record, in aggregate, did not support a finding of sustained national or international acclaim or that the Petitioner is among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Scholarly Articles
Awards
Original Contributions
Leading Role
Evidence Submitted
- two books (for scholarly articles criterion)
- Rabbinical Certificate (for prizes or awards criterion)
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