EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272020_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetHigh salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Systems analyst specializing in ERP and business intelligence sought EB-1A through attorney petitioner. Claimed four criteria; AAO found two met but insufficient for extraordinary ability. Record lacks evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for top-tier classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed participation as judge.
- Scholarly articles · Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed authorship of scholarly articles.
What was missing
- High salary · Salary not established as significantly high in relation to others in field.
- Leading or critical role · Role as consultant lacks evidence of critical impact or distinguished reputation of organization.
- Final merits · Single accomplishment from 2013 insufficient; lacks sustained acclaim required by statute.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed participation as judge. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed authorship of scholarly articles. |
 High salary | Not met | Salary not established as significantly high in relation to others in field. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Role as consultant lacks evidence of critical impact or distinguished reputation of organization. |
 Final merits | Not met | Single accomplishment from 2013 insufficient; lacks sustained acclaim required by statute. |
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