EB-1AOtherEmployerDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN172025_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Truck and heavy machinery mechanic sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO dismissed, finding petitioner met only one of four claimed criteria and failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for final merits determination.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Decision concluded petitioner met judging criterion under 204.5(h)(3)(iv).
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner failed to show leading or critical role or employer's distinguished reputation despite notice and opportunity to respond.
- Membership · ASME membership documented only by donation email; no evidence membership requires outstanding achievements.
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage standing in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Decision concluded petitioner met judging criterion under 204.5(h)(3)(iv). |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner failed to show leading or critical role or employer's distinguished reputation despite notice and opportunity to respond. |
 Membership | Not met | ASME membership documented only by donation email; no evidence membership requires outstanding achievements. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage standing in field. |
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