EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided July 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL242026_02B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research scholar and professor claims extraordinary ability. Met three regulatory criteria but failed final merits determination. AAO found evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for small percentage at top of field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS found Petitioner satisfied judging criterion
- Leading or critical role · SCOPS found Petitioner satisfied performing in leading or critical role criterion
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS found Petitioner satisfied authorship of scholarly articles criterion
What was missing
- Awards · SCOPS concluded Petitioner did not satisfy prizes or awards criterion
- High salary · SCOPS concluded Petitioner did not satisfy high salary or remuneration criterion
- Membership · SCOPS concluded Petitioner did not satisfy membership criterion
- Final merits · Petitioner not among small percentage at very top of field; achievements not indicative of sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS found Petitioner satisfied judging criterion |
 Leading or critical role | Met | SCOPS found Petitioner satisfied performing in leading or critical role criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS found Petitioner satisfied authorship of scholarly articles criterion |
 Awards | Not met | SCOPS concluded Petitioner did not satisfy prizes or awards criterion |
 High salary | Not met | SCOPS concluded Petitioner did not satisfy high salary or remuneration criterion |
 Membership | Not met | SCOPS concluded Petitioner did not satisfy membership criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner not among small percentage at very top of field; achievements not indicative of sustained national or international acclaim |
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