EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN042026_06B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Road safety equipment manufacturer and director sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed eight criteria; AAO found three met (leading role, high salary, and one other). Dismissed on final merits, finding petitioner's local recognition and regional reputation insufficient to demonstrate extraordinary ability at top level of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · AAO determined petitioner commanded salary high relative to others in field, satisfying criterion.
- Leading or critical role · AAO determined petitioner provided sufficient evidence of leading role in organization with distinguished reputation.
What was missing
- Awards · Lesser awards for excellence not established; insufficient evidence of national or international recognition.
- Published material · AAO upheld SCOPS finding that published material about petitioner in professional or major media not established.
- Scholarly articles · AAO upheld SCOPS finding that authorship of scholarly articles not established.
- Final merits · Although three criteria met, petitioner failed final merits determination; lacked sustained national or international acclaim and does not qualify as small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | AAO determined petitioner commanded salary high relative to others in field, satisfying criterion. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | AAO determined petitioner provided sufficient evidence of leading role in organization with distinguished reputation. |
 Awards | Not met | Lesser awards for excellence not established; insufficient evidence of national or international recognition. |
 Published material | Not met | AAO upheld SCOPS finding that published material about petitioner in professional or major media not established. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | AAO upheld SCOPS finding that authorship of scholarly articles not established. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner waived claim by not challenging SCOPS finding; not addressed on appeal. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not establish membership meeting regulatory standards. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance. |
 Final merits | Not met | Although three criteria met, petitioner failed final merits determination; lacked sustained national or international acclaim and does not qualify as small percentage at top of field. |
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