EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR192025_01B2203
MembershipNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Mechanical technician sought EB-1A as self-petitioner. Claimed membership, original contributions, and leading role criteria. AAO found membership criterion not met due to missing certified translation and course completion not establishing outstanding achievement requirement; declined to reach other criteria after petitioner failed three-criterion threshold. Record lacks evidence of sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · Petitioner failed to submit certified translation of certificate; course completion does not establish association membership requiring outstanding achievement
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim; petitioner not among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner failed to submit certified translation of certificate; course completion does not establish association membership requiring outstanding achievement |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but not analyzed; petitioner failed initial three-criterion threshold |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion claimed but not analyzed; petitioner failed initial three-criterion threshold |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim; petitioner not among small percentage at top of field |
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