EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR302026_02B2203
High salaryNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business and financial management company sponsored beneficiary in artificial intelligence and computer vision. AAO withdrew SCOPS' findings on all four criteria due to insufficient evidence and analysis, concluding record does not meet minimum three-criterion threshold for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- High salary · AAO withdrew SCOPS finding; record lacks meaningful analysis of total remuneration compared to others in field and beneficiary's income varied yearly.
- Leading or critical role · AAO withdrew SCOPS finding; record does not establish beneficiary performed leading or critical role or contributed significantly to organizational outcomes.
- Original contributions · AAO withdrew SCOPS finding; record does not establish how beneficiary's contributions significantly affected employer outcomes.
- Scholarly articles · AAO withdrew SCOPS finding on this criterion due to insufficient analysis and evidence.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Not met | AAO withdrew SCOPS finding; record lacks meaningful analysis of total remuneration compared to others in field and beneficiary's income varied yearly. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | AAO withdrew SCOPS finding; record does not establish beneficiary performed leading or critical role or contributed significantly to organizational outcomes. |
 Original contributions | Not met | AAO withdrew SCOPS finding; record does not establish how beneficiary's contributions significantly affected employer outcomes. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | AAO withdrew SCOPS finding on this criterion due to insufficient analysis and evidence. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Record does not satisfy at least three initial evidentiary criteria; final merits determination not reached. |
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