EB-1AEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided March 2026Remanded
Outcome: Remanded
MAR052026_02B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetAwardsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur who co-founded ventures in Georgia sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner met three initial criteria after identifying leading or critical role role not credited by SCOPS. Decision remanded for final merits determination regarding sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Evidence of participation as judge of work of others established
- Leading or critical role · Leading or critical role for organization with distinguished reputation established
- Published material · Evidence of publication about petitioner in professional or major media established
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Evidence of participation as judge of work of others established |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Leading or critical role for organization with distinguished reputation established |
 Published material | Met | Evidence of publication about petitioner in professional or major media established |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; remanded for final merits determination by SCOPS |
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