EB-1AElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272005_02B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner electrical engineer claimed seven criteria for EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO found petitioner met none of the claimed criteria and failed to establish the three required to show sustained national or international acclaim at the top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence established.
- Judging · No evidence that small percentage selected or criteria for balloting committee.
- Leading or critical role · Employer letters lack first-hand evidence of sustained acclaim outside affiliated institutions.
- Membership · Membership based on employment or experience does not constitute outstanding achievement.
- Original contributions · Wireless network design lacks evidence of unusual influence or acclaim throughout field.
- Published material · Published article cited only scholastic achievements, not work in field.
- Scholarly articles · Publication alone not presumptive evidence of sustained acclaim; greater field reaction lacking.
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim established.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence established. |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence that small percentage selected or criteria for balloting committee. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Employer letters lack first-hand evidence of sustained acclaim outside affiliated institutions. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment or experience does not constitute outstanding achievement. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Wireless network design lacks evidence of unusual influence or acclaim throughout field. |
 Published material | Not met | Published article cited only scholastic achievements, not work in field. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Publication alone not presumptive evidence of sustained acclaim; greater field reaction lacking. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria; no sustained national or international acclaim established. |
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