EB-1AEnergy and climateIndividualDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN042026_05B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An industrial engineer sought EB-1A for renewable energy innovation. He did not claim five criteria and withdrew reliance on two others USCIS initially credited. AAO found his Ukrainian government awards lacked national recognition and did not evidence excellence in engineering. Petitioner failed initial evidentiary threshold and appeal was dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner's Ukrainian government awards for patriotism and dedication lack national or international recognition and do not relate to excellence in engineering field.
- Leading or critical role · USCIS initially found criterion met but AAO withdrew determination; insufficient evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner's Ukrainian government awards for patriotism and dedication lack national or international recognition and do not relate to excellence in engineering field. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | USCIS initially found criterion met but AAO withdrew determination; insufficient evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organization. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion waived; petitioner did not claim this criterion in underlying record or on appeal. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion waived; petitioner did not claim this criterion in underlying record or on appeal. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion waived; petitioner did not claim this criterion in underlying record or on appeal. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion waived; petitioner did not claim this criterion in underlying record or on appeal. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion waived; petitioner did not claim this criterion in underlying record or on appeal. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; petitioner failed to meet threshold of three initial evidentiary criteria; two-step Kazarian review precludes final merits analysis without required initial evidence. |
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