EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR242026_02B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Chief executive seeks extraordinary ability classification. Claimed judging, awards, and leading role criteria. AAO found awards not for field excellence, judging lacked corroboration, and critical role unestablished. Fewer than three criteria met; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Badges awarded for being active and making significant contribution, not for excellence in field
- Judging · State attestation commission role lacked independent corroboration of judging function
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner failed to establish leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
- Final merits · Fewer than three criteria met; final merits determination not required
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Badges awarded for being active and making significant contribution, not for excellence in field |
 Judging | Not met | State attestation commission role lacked independent corroboration of judging function |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish leading or critical role for distinguished organizations |
 Final merits | Not met | Fewer than three criteria met; final merits determination not required |
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