EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB102026_02B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A global vehicle manufacturer petitioned for a vice president of vehicle engineering to receive extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found the beneficiary did not meet the awards, membership, or high salary criteria and failed the final merits determination, concluding insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No documentary evidence that award is nationally or internationally recognized beyond presenting organization and websites.
- High salary · Petitioner did not demonstrate salary is high relative to others in field or meets criterion requirements.
- Membership · Beneficiary's membership level in Institution of Mechanical Engineers lacks sufficiently detailed information to meet criterion requirements.
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate beneficiary has national or international acclaim or is among small percentage risen to top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No documentary evidence that award is nationally or internationally recognized beyond presenting organization and websites. |
 High salary | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate salary is high relative to others in field or meets criterion requirements. |
 Membership | Not met | Beneficiary's membership level in Institution of Mechanical Engineers lacks sufficiently detailed information to meet criterion requirements. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate beneficiary has national or international acclaim or is among small percentage risen to top of field. |
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