EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG262026_02B2203
JudgingMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesMetHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Risk analyst and doctoral student in business administration claimed EB-1A classification with three criteria met: published material, judging, and scholarly articles. AAO found criteria satisfied but dismissed on final merits, concluding limited media coverage and recent peer review activity insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim at top of field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Performed peer reviews for journals on economics and business topics
- Published material · Petitioner quoted in major online media outlets
- Scholarly articles · Co-authored two scholarly articles on economics and business management
What was missing
- Final merits · Limited media coverage, recent peer review activity, and insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim at field top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Performed peer reviews for journals on economics and business topics |
 Published material | Met | Petitioner quoted in major online media outlets |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Co-authored two scholarly articles on economics and business management |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Three criteria already met; appellate claims on additional criteria not addressed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Three criteria already met; appellate claims on additional criteria not addressed |
 Final merits | Not met | Limited media coverage, recent peer review activity, and insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim at field top |
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