EB-1AChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG062025_01B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Materials engineer-economist self-petitioner claimed three EB-1A criteria: membership, original contributions, and leading role. AAO found none met: military position unrelated to field, program implementation insufficient for major significance, and supporting letters lack specificity on distinguished role or organization reputation. Appeal dismissed.
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
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award submitted or established
- Leading or critical role · Letters lack detail on distinguished role or organization reputation; hierarchy position unclear
- Membership · Military position does not establish membership in qualifying association in materials engineering field
- Original contributions · Computer program implementation by one employer insufficient to show major significance in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award submitted or established |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Letters lack detail on distinguished role or organization reputation; hierarchy position unclear |
 Membership | Not met | Military position does not establish membership in qualifying association in materials engineering field |
 Original contributions | Not met | Computer program implementation by one employer insufficient to show major significance in field |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because threshold initial evidence requirement of three criteria not met |
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