EB-1ASoftware engineeringIndividualDecided 2017Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
AUG212017_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetPublished materialMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Application developer and app company cofounder claims extraordinary ability. Met three criteria: judging, published material, and leading role for distinguished organization. AAO found evidence of sustained national and international acclaim and recognition in the field, establishing eligibility.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Judged software and hardware projects and entrepreneurial competition with 700 participants
- Leading or critical role · Company with distinguished reputation evidenced by apps with millions of users and industry recognition
- Published material · Published interviews and articles in app magazine describing petitioner as pioneer and expert
- Final merits · Evidence in aggregate shows sustained acclaim and position among small percentage at top of field
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Judged software and hardware projects and entrepreneurial competition with 700 participants |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Company with distinguished reputation evidenced by apps with millions of users and industry recognition |
 Published material | Met | Published interviews and articles in app magazine describing petitioner as pioneer and expert |
 Final merits | Met | Evidence in aggregate shows sustained acclaim and position among small percentage at top of field |
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