EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV242025_01B2203
Published materialMetAwardsNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A CEO and founder of a U.S. corporation sought EB-1A classification based on extraordinary ability in business. Although meeting published material criterion, the AAO affirmed SCOPS finding that evidence lacked the sustained national or international acclaim and recognition required to place petitioner among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · SCOPS determination met; AAO affirmed this criterion was satisfied.
What was missing
- Awards · Material discrepancies in award evidence; record does not establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized award for excellence.
- Final merits · Running successful company for eight years insufficient to establish sustained acclaim at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | SCOPS determination met; AAO affirmed this criterion was satisfied. |
 Awards | Not met | Material discrepancies in award evidence; record does not establish receipt of nationally or internationally recognized award for excellence. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail. |
 Final merits | Not met | Running successful company for eight years insufficient to establish sustained acclaim at top of field. |
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