EB-1AFinance and economicsIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN122026_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Asset management managing partner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO found he met three initial criteria but dismissed the motion to reconsider because the totality of evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner demonstrated participation as judge of others' work in asset management field.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner performed in leading role for distinguished asset management firm as managing partner.
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications on business, finance, and asset management.
What was missing
- Final merits · Publishing three articles in one year insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner demonstrated participation as judge of others' work in asset management field. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner performed in leading role for distinguished asset management firm as managing partner. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications on business, finance, and asset management. |
 Final merits | Not met | Publishing three articles in one year insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification. |
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