EB-1ACivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB102026_06B2203
JudgingMetHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A construction manager in transportation infrastructure sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He claimed to meet judging, high salary, and leading role criteria. AAO found judging criterion met and remanded salary criterion analysis, but concluded he failed to demonstrate the three required criteria and thus lacked extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner submitted sufficient documentary evidence establishing judging of work of others in same field.
What was missing
- High salary · Single year of salary without comparative data for same occupation insufficient to show high remuneration relative to others.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to satisfy initial requirement of three criteria; final merits determination not needed.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner submitted sufficient documentary evidence establishing judging of work of others in same field. |
 High salary | Not met | Single year of salary without comparative data for same occupation insufficient to show high remuneration relative to others. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed and SCOPS found met, but not analyzed further because petitioner failed to meet three total criteria. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to satisfy initial requirement of three criteria; final merits determination not needed. |
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