EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR202026_02B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Software engineering manager in cloud computing and AI-driven platforms sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO dismissed the appeal because although the petitioner met three initial criteria, the totality of evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that he ranks among the very top of his field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS determined petitioner participated as judge of others' work in field.
- Leading or critical role · SCOPS determined petitioner performed in leading role for distinguished organization.
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS determined petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications.
What was missing
- Final merits · Evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or membership in very top percentage of software engineering field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS determined petitioner participated as judge of others' work in field. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | SCOPS determined petitioner performed in leading role for distinguished organization. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS determined petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or membership in very top percentage of software engineering field. |
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