EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR082025_01B2203
High salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pilot and aviation consultant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He claimed three criteria but failed to establish any. Pilot certification is not association membership; employer companies lack documented distinguished reputation; salary evidence compared pilots not consultants. AAO dismissed, finding insufficient initial evidence.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- High salary · Salary compared to commercial pilots, not aviation consultants; no comparable consultant salary data provided.
- Leading or critical role · No evidence that employer companies have distinguished reputation as required.
- Membership · Airline Transport Pilot certification is not membership; does not require outstanding achievements.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Not met | Salary compared to commercial pilots, not aviation consultants; no comparable consultant salary data provided. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No evidence that employer companies have distinguished reputation as required. |
 Membership | Not met | Airline Transport Pilot certification is not membership; does not require outstanding achievements. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Threshold initial evidence not met; final merits determination declined as unnecessary. |
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