EB-1ACivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY232025_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Environmental engineer claimed six criteria for extraordinary ability. AAO affirmed judging and scholarly articles criteria but rejected membership, published material, and original contributions. No evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status required for EB-1A classification.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award documented
- Membership · Associations do not require outstanding achievements or use recognized experts to judge
- Original contributions · Moderate citation record; contributions not of major significance despite support letters
- Published material · Article missing author; YouTube interview lacks qualifying media status
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award documented |
 Membership | Not met | Associations do not require outstanding achievements or use recognized experts to judge |
 Original contributions | Not met | Moderate citation record; contributions not of major significance despite support letters |
 Published material | Not met | Article missing author; YouTube interview lacks qualifying media status |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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