EB-1AData science and analyticsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG222017_01B2203
High salaryMetJudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Data science researcher self-petitioner claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. Met three evidentiary criteria but failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status in the field. AAO dismissed appeal, finding publication record lacks recent work and citation impact insufficient.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb the finding.
- Judging · Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb the finding.
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb the finding.
What was missing
- Original contributions · AAO found record does not support director's determination of original contributions of major significance.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb the finding. |
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb the finding. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner met this criterion; AAO did not disturb the finding. |
 Original contributions | Not met | AAO found record does not support director's determination of original contributions of major significance. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field. |
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