EB-1ABusiness and managementEmployerDecided January 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN292021_14B2203
JudgingNot metMembershipNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Project commercial manager in rail transportation claims extraordinary ability. AAO found judging evidence lacks specificity and documentation. Final merits analysis shows work on high-profile projects insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim at field's top.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · Judging of infrastructure projects lacks sufficient specificity and corroborating documentation
- Membership · Not contested on appeal; waived by petitioner
- Final merits · Beneficiary lacks sustained national or international acclaim despite distinguished employer reputation
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | Judging of infrastructure projects lacks sufficient specificity and corroborating documentation |
 Membership | Not met | Not contested on appeal; waived by petitioner |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed; judging and final merits findings sufficient |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not analyzed; judging and final merits findings sufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary lacks sustained national or international acclaim despite distinguished employer reputation |
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