EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided May 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY262021_01B2203
JudgingNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An engineer claimed six evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability classification. The AAO found the published material articles were about the employer or industry, not the petitioner's work, and lacked formal evidence of judging designation. The record failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · Employee reviews and photographs do not establish formal judging designation or panel participation
- Published material · Articles about employer or industry, not petitioner's own work; insufficient corroboration of petitioner's role
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | Employee reviews and photographs do not establish formal judging designation or panel participation |
 Published material | Not met | Articles about employer or industry, not petitioner's own work; insufficient corroboration of petitioner's role |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not discussed in decision |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision did not reach this criterion |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail; decision focused on other criteria |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not substantively addressed in decision analysis |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status |
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