EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG142025_01B2203
JudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A cybersecurity engineer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding he did not satisfy at least three of ten evidentiary criteria and lacked the sustained national or international acclaim required for final merits determination.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · Performance reviews of direct reports insufficient; criterion requires evidence of judging work of others
- Leading or critical role · Organization lacked distinguished reputation despite petitioner holding critical role overseeing team
- Original contributions · Evidence does not demonstrate original contributions of major significance in cybersecurity field
- Final merits · No sustained national or international acclaim; not among very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | Performance reviews of direct reports insufficient; criterion requires evidence of judging work of others |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Organization lacked distinguished reputation despite petitioner holding critical role overseeing team |
 Original contributions | Not met | Evidence does not demonstrate original contributions of major significance in cybersecurity field |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national or international acclaim; not among very top of field |
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