EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN252026_03B2203
High salaryMetJudgingMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Transit-oriented development executive self-petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability. Although satisfying four initial criteria for published material, judging, scholarly articles, and high remuneration, the AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability status.
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding.
- Judging · USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding.
- Published material · USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding.
- Scholarly articles · USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding.
What was missing
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or status at the very top of the field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding. |
 Judging | Met | USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding. |
 Published material | Met | USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | USCIS found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb finding. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or status at the very top of the field. |
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