EB-1AEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided 2017Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JUL262017_03B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Co-founder of mini-grid electrical company sought EB-1A classification in business. Claimed multiple criteria including leading role, published material, and judging. AAO held three criteria met and final merits satisfied through evidence of speaking invitations, conference participation, and expert recognition.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Email from event organizer confirms petitioner completed assigned reviews and scored projects as semi-final judge
- Leading or critical role · Service center found petitioner performed in leading or critical role; AAO did not disturb
- Published material · Documentation in record demonstrates published material about petitioner in professional media relating to work
- Final merits · Totality of evidence shows sustained acclaim through speaking invitations, conference participation, and expert recognition in renewable energy business
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Email from event organizer confirms petitioner completed assigned reviews and scored projects as semi-final judge |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Service center found petitioner performed in leading or critical role; AAO did not disturb |
 Published material | Met | Documentation in record demonstrates published material about petitioner in professional media relating to work |
 Final merits | Met | Totality of evidence shows sustained acclaim through speaking invitations, conference participation, and expert recognition in renewable energy business |
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