EB-1AAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR282026_07B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A CEO and co-founder of an agricultural technology software company sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed three criteria on appeal: published material, original contributions of major significance, and leading role. The AAO found published materials focused on the company rather than the petitioner, and supporting letters for contributions lacked substantive evidence of major significance. Threshold requirements unmet; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Claimed but petitioner did not establish this criterion distinctly
- Original contributions · Supporting letters generalized; did not establish major significance contributions
- Published material · Published materials emphasized company, not petitioner substantially
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Claimed but petitioner did not establish this criterion distinctly |
 Original contributions | Not met | Supporting letters generalized; did not establish major significance contributions |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials emphasized company, not petitioner substantially |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Threshold criteria not met; final merits determination reserved |
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