EB-1AAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL072026_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A crop pathologist self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability based on seven criteria. The AAO affirmed only scholarly articles as met, withdrew the USCIS finding on judging, and rejected published materials. With only one criterion met, the petitioner fell short of the three-criterion threshold and was ineligible; final merits analysis was not reached.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · USCIS determination supported by record; AAO affirmed this criterion
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award claimed or established
- Judging · Judge advisor role did not involve judging work in same or allied field; article co-authoring not judging
- Published material · Articles self-authored; websites not established as major trade publications or major media
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | USCIS determination supported by record; AAO affirmed this criterion |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award claimed or established |
 Judging | Not met | Judge advisor role did not involve judging work in same or allied field; article co-authoring not judging |
 Published material | Not met | Articles self-authored; websites not established as major trade publications or major media |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not meet three initial criteria threshold; merits determination reserved |
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