EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR272025_01B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Management analyst petitioner claimed five EB-1A criteria. AAO affirmed service center finding that none met: award too limited in scope, membership was mere registration, contributions not of major significance, roles only supportive not critical. Zero of three required criteria satisfied; appeal dismissed without final merits review.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award limited to young entrepreneurs, not nationally or internationally recognized
- Leading or critical role · Recommendation letters described supportive roles, not leading or critical; organizations lack distinguished reputation
- Membership · Work card evidenced compulsory employment registration, not membership judged by recognized experts
- Original contributions · Academic record and recommendation letters insufficient to show original contributions of major significance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award limited to young entrepreneurs, not nationally or internationally recognized |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Recommendation letters described supportive roles, not leading or critical; organizations lack distinguished reputation |
 Membership | Not met | Work card evidenced compulsory employment registration, not membership judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Academic record and recommendation letters insufficient to show original contributions of major significance |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner failed to demonstrate criterion satisfaction |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | No criteria met; threshold not satisfied, final merits reserved |
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