Outcome: Remanded
APR092026_01B2203
Our summary
Technology company petitioned for CTO classified as extraordinary ability in technology entrepreneurship. SCOPS found two criteria met; AAO found judging criterion also satisfied. Decision remanded for final merits determination on sustained acclaim and top percentile status after establishing three evidentiary criteria.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Judging · December 2024 panel participation as judge for startup pitch event meets criterion
- Leading or critical role · SCOPS found this criterion satisfied; decision did not disturb
- Published material · SCOPS found this criterion satisfied; decision did not disturb
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | December 2024 panel participation as judge for startup pitch event meets criterion | |
| Met | SCOPS found this criterion satisfied; decision did not disturb | |
| Met | SCOPS found this criterion satisfied; decision did not disturb | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Remanded for determination after establishing three criteria met |
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