EB-1ABusiness and managementEmployerDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL092026_03B2203
JudgingMetMembershipMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Technology company petitioned for senior director in customer experience as EB-1A extraordinary ability. Employer established at least three evidentiary criteria, but AAO found limited, recent evidence does not demonstrate sustained acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field; appeal dismissed.
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 · USCIS determined petitioner satisfied at least three initial evidentiary criteria including judging.
- Membership · USCIS found membership in professional association and business development council satisfied criteria.
- Published material · Limited media coverage contributed to meeting at least three criteria; USCIS so determined.
What was missing
- Final merits · Evidence limited to few instances shortly before filing; does not show sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | USCIS determined petitioner satisfied at least three initial evidentiary criteria including judging. |
 Membership | Met | USCIS found membership in professional association and business development council satisfied criteria. |
 Published material | Met | Limited media coverage contributed to meeting at least three criteria; USCIS so determined. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence limited to few instances shortly before filing; does not show sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status. |
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