EB-1AEntrepreneurshipEmployerDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN012026_02B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An employer petitioned for a technology entrepreneur seeking extraordinary ability (EB-1A). Claimed seven criteria initially; director found two met (judging, leading role). On appeal, petitioner claimed five others. AAO found awards and membership unmet and declined to analyze remaining criteria, reserving final merits because threshold initial evidence requirements not satisfied.
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 · Director concluded beneficiary satisfied judging criterion; decision does not disturb this.
- Leading or critical role · Director concluded beneficiary satisfied leading or critical role criterion; decision does not disturb this.
What was missing
- Awards · Venture capital funding is business investment, not nationally or internationally recognized prize or award.
- Membership · Membership criteria not met; association investment decisions do not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director concluded beneficiary satisfied judging criterion; decision does not disturb this. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director concluded beneficiary satisfied leading or critical role criterion; decision does not disturb this. |
 Awards | Not met | Venture capital funding is business investment, not nationally or internationally recognized prize or award. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership criteria not met; association investment decisions do not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision reserves final merits analysis; not separately analyzed. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision reserves final merits analysis; not separately analyzed. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision reserves final merits analysis; not separately analyzed. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision reserves final merits analysis; not separately analyzed. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves final merits determination as agency not required to make advisory findings on unnecessary issues. |
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