EB-1ACivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP052025_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Surveyor seeking EB-1A for extraordinary ability in geodetic and survey networks. Met judging and scholarly articles criteria. AAO affirmed SCOPS finding that original contributions and leading critical roles criteria unmet. With only two criteria satisfied, threshold not reached; final merits determination declined.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb finding
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb finding
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Evidence insufficient to establish leading or critical roles with distinguished organizations
- Original contributions · Contributions lacked recognition at level indicating major significance in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb finding |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb finding |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence insufficient to establish leading or critical roles with distinguished organizations |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions lacked recognition at level indicating major significance in field |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Failed to meet minimum three-criterion threshold; final merits determination reserved |
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