EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL272026_05B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Operations and procurement analyst from Venezuela with bachelor's degree seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO affirmed denial because petitioner failed to demonstrate major award and satisfied none of three required evidentiary criteria; lacks sustained acclaim.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner neither claimed nor documented receipt of major internationally recognized award
- Membership · College of Engineers of Venezuela membership does not meet criterion; no evidence association requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts
- Published material · Co-authored article does not satisfy criterion; published material must be about the petitioner, not merely co-authored by petitioner
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner neither claimed nor documented receipt of major internationally recognized award |
 Membership | Not met | College of Engineers of Venezuela membership does not meet criterion; no evidence association requires outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts |
 Published material | Not met | Co-authored article does not satisfy criterion; published material must be about the petitioner, not merely co-authored by petitioner |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail in decision |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail in decision |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail in decision |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail in decision |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that petitioner is among small percentage at top of field |
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