EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG192026_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Healthcare payer business unit manager sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner established only one criterion—leading critical role—but failed awards, original contributions, and high salary criteria. Petition dismissed for failing to meet three-criterion threshold for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Record sufficiently demonstrates petitioner performed leading role for organization with distinguished reputation
What was missing
- Awards · Internal company awards and recognitions do not establish national or international recognition in field
- High salary · Salary comparison to chief executives lacks evidence of comparable roles and responsibilities
- Original contributions · Evidence reflects valuable professional accomplishments but not major significance contribution to field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Record sufficiently demonstrates petitioner performed leading role for organization with distinguished reputation |
 Awards | Not met | Internal company awards and recognitions do not establish national or international recognition in field |
 High salary | Not met | Salary comparison to chief executives lacks evidence of comparable roles and responsibilities |
 Original contributions | Not met | Evidence reflects valuable professional accomplishments but not major significance contribution to field |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner met only one criterion; final merits analysis not required at threshold |
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