EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG062026_03B2203
Published materialMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
IT consultant from Brazil sought EB-1A classification claiming seven criteria. AAO found one criterion met (scholarly articles) but dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier recognition required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Satisfied criterion for authorship of scholarly articles in professional publications
- Scholarly articles · Decision confirms satisfaction of scholarly articles criterion
What was missing
- Awards · Certificate was internal company recognition, not nationally or internationally recognized award
- Membership · ACM membership does not require outstanding achievements; years of experience alone insufficient
- Original contributions · Screen captures and reports show system exists but not major significance; letters alone insufficient
- Final merits · Record does not show sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Satisfied criterion for authorship of scholarly articles in professional publications |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Decision confirms satisfaction of scholarly articles criterion |
 Awards | Not met | Certificate was internal company recognition, not nationally or internationally recognized award |
 Membership | Not met | ACM membership does not require outstanding achievements; years of experience alone insufficient |
 Original contributions | Not met | Screen captures and reports show system exists but not major significance; letters alone insufficient |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not show sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage in field |
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