EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG292025_02B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A teacher self-petitioned for extraordinary ability classification (EB-1A). She claimed seven criteria including membership, judging, original contributions, authorship, leading role, and high salary. The AAO found none met: membership did not require outstanding achievements, original contributions lacked significance, article was not in major publication, and role was not critical at a distinguished organization.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major, internationally recognized award established.
- Leading or critical role · Role not demonstrated as critical; organization lacks distinguished reputation.
- Membership · Association membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Original contributions · Work on SAT preparation and blended learning lacks evidence of original contributions of major significance.
- Scholarly articles · Article published in open access outlet; not established as scholarly or in major trade publication.
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-of-field status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major, internationally recognized award established. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Role not demonstrated as critical; organization lacks distinguished reputation. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work on SAT preparation and blended learning lacks evidence of original contributions of major significance. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Article published in open access outlet; not established as scholarly or in major trade publication. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision focuses on lack of three met criteria. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but petitioner waived eligibility by not developing argument. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-of-field status. |
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