EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB052025_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An educator with a PhD in engineering seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO affirmed denial because she met only one of seven claimed criteria and has not demonstrated the sustained national or international acclaim required for this highly restrictive classification.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Four achievement certificates do not meet regulatory requirements for nationally or internationally recognized prizes.
- Judging · Reviewing undergraduate work does not constitute judging work of others in the field; undergraduates not yet professionals.
- Membership · Failed to demonstrate association membership requiring outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts.
- Final merits · Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Four achievement certificates do not meet regulatory requirements for nationally or internationally recognized prizes. |
 Judging | Not met | Reviewing undergraduate work does not constitute judging work of others in the field; undergraduates not yet professionals. |
 Membership | Not met | Failed to demonstrate association membership requiring outstanding achievements judged by recognized national or international experts. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in Director's decision or discussed substantively on appeal. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in Director's decision or discussed substantively on appeal. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in Director's decision or discussed substantively on appeal. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in Director's decision or discussed substantively on appeal. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field. |
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