EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122026_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Computer engineer with 2023 PhD in electrical engineering claimed three criteria. Two were accepted at service center level. AAO affirmed original contributions not met because citations and support letters reflect only incremental research progress, not widespread field recognition of major significance. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Service center accepted this criterion; decision does not disturb finding.
- Scholarly articles · Service center accepted this criterion; decision does not disturb finding.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Citations and letters show incremental progress but not widespread commentary or major significance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Service center accepted this criterion; decision does not disturb finding. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Service center accepted this criterion; decision does not disturb finding. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations and letters show incremental progress but not widespread commentary or major significance. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Did not satisfy three regulatory criteria; final merits determination reserved as unnecessary. |
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