EB-1ACivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG252020_02B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Civil engineering researcher seeking EB-1A classification for extraordinary ability. Petitioner met three evidentiary criteria: judging, original contributions, and scholarly articles. AAO dismissed appeal because evidence failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among the very top of the field as required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Peer review activity for scientific journals established
- Original contributions · Work on Python translator and software modules showed significant field impact
- Scholarly articles · Seven published articles in scientific journals and one conference paper
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- Final merits · Work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top of field status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Peer review activity for scientific journals established |
 Original contributions | Met | Work on Python translator and software modules showed significant field impact |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Seven published articles in scientific journals and one conference paper |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 Final merits | Not met | Work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top of field status |
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