EB-1AMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV052025_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An oil and gas mechanical engineer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Although he satisfied three regulatory criteria (judging, scholarly articles, leading roles), the final merits analysis found he lacked sustained national or international acclaim and did not rank among the very top of his field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS found and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion.
- Leading or critical role · SCOPS found and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion.
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS found and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion.
What was missing
- Awards · Awards given primarily to employers or divisions, not specifically to petitioner; insufficient for sustained national acclaim.
- Published material · Many publications lacked required title, date, or author attribution; some were promotional material.
- Final merits · Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at very top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS found and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | SCOPS found and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS found and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion. |
 Awards | Not met | Awards given primarily to employers or divisions, not specifically to petitioner; insufficient for sustained national acclaim. |
 Published material | Not met | Many publications lacked required title, date, or author attribution; some were promotional material. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at very top of field. |
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