EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122005_19B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
IT educator and consultant who established a training school and non-profit organization in New York claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, publications, and critical role. The AAO found none of the ten criteria met because evidence was either absent, routine to the occupation, or lacked independent documentation of national or international recognition.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Ten certificates submitted did not demonstrate outstanding achievements requisite to major awards
- Judging · No evidence of judging work in field submitted
- Leading or critical role · Support letters from beneficiaries lack independent evidence of recognized critical role beyond local contacts
- Membership · CompTIA membership lacks documentation that outstanding achievements are prerequisite
- Original contributions · Work duties routine or inherent in IT educator occupation, not major contributions
- Published material · Articles lack certified translations, dates, and publication in professional or major media
- Scholarly articles · No evidence of scholarly articles in professional publications submitted
- Final merits · Beneficiary showed commendable contributions in NYC metropolitan area but lacked sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Ten certificates submitted did not demonstrate outstanding achievements requisite to major awards |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence of judging work in field submitted |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Support letters from beneficiaries lack independent evidence of recognized critical role beyond local contacts |
 Membership | Not met | CompTIA membership lacks documentation that outstanding achievements are prerequisite |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work duties routine or inherent in IT educator occupation, not major contributions |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lack certified translations, dates, and publication in professional or major media |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | No evidence of scholarly articles in professional publications submitted |
 Final merits | Not met | Beneficiary showed commendable contributions in NYC metropolitan area but lacked sustained national or international acclaim |
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