EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG242026_04B2203
Published materialMetJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Leadership and personal development consultant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO found published material criterion met but judging and leading role criteria failed; overall evidence lacked sustained acclaim or elite positioning. Decision noted willful misrepresentation of material facts. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Petitioner submitted sufficient evidence of articles published about her in professional or major publications
What was missing
- Judging · Petitioner failed to establish participation as judge of work of others in the same or allied field
- Leading or critical role · Insufficient documentary evidence of leading or critical role or distinguished reputation of regional organization
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim or career of acclaimed work at elite level; willful misrepresentation found
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Petitioner submitted sufficient evidence of articles published about her in professional or major publications |
 Judging | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish participation as judge of work of others in the same or allied field |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Insufficient documentary evidence of leading or critical role or distinguished reputation of regional organization |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim major internationally recognized award |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed by petitioner |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed by petitioner |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed by petitioner |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed by petitioner |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed by petitioner |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim or career of acclaimed work at elite level; willful misrepresentation found |
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