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EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2026Remanded

Outcome: Remanded

APR092026_01B2203

JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
JudgingMetDecember 2024 panel participation as judge for startup pitch event meets criterion
Leading or critical roleMetSCOPS found this criterion satisfied; decision did not disturb
Published materialMetSCOPS found this criterion satisfied; decision did not disturb
Final meritsNot reached / not discussedRemanded for determination after establishing three criteria met

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