EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR282026_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An AI investment bank petitioned for its founder, a technology entrepreneur, claiming extraordinary ability under EB-1A. The beneficiary claimed seven criteria. The AAO found venture capital funding is not an award for excellence and Forbes Technology Council membership does not require outstanding achievement judged by experts, dismissing the appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Venture capital funding is not a prize or award for excellence; comparable evidence rejected.
- Membership · Forbes Technology Council does not require outstanding achievements judged by experts; membership does not satisfy criterion.
- Final merits · Beneficiary has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim required for EB-1A.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Venture capital funding is not a prize or award for excellence; comparable evidence rejected. |
 Membership | Not met | Forbes Technology Council does not require outstanding achievements judged by experts; membership does not satisfy criterion. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision. |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim required for EB-1A. |
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