EB-1AData science and analyticsIndividualDecided April 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR112023_02B2203
JudgingMetMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A business data engineer sought extraordinary ability classification, claiming several evidentiary criteria after the service center found none met. The AAO accepted the judging criterion but found membership and original contributions unmet. It dismissed the appeal because the evidence did not show sustained acclaim or top-of-field standing.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · The AAO withdrew the director's finding and accepted a letter showing the petitioner judged others' work on one occasion.
What was missing
- Membership · Memberships were not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts; one was not shown to be an association.
- Original contributions · Coworker letters showed usefulness to the employer but not originality or major significance beyond it.
- Final merits · Successful career shown, but no sustained acclaim or standing among the small percentage at the very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | The AAO withdrew the director's finding and accepted a letter showing the petitioner judged others' work on one occasion. |
 Membership | Not met | Memberships were not shown to require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts; one was not shown to be an association. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Coworker letters showed usefulness to the employer but not originality or major significance beyond it. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed decision text. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed decision text. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed decision text. |
 Final merits | Not met | Successful career shown, but no sustained acclaim or standing among the small percentage at the very top. |
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