EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG312023_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Machine learning software executive seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO upheld denial because petitioner failed to establish three initial evidentiary criteria. Evidence of awards, original contributions, and scholarly impact insufficient due to lack of documentation and independent recognition.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Photographed objects unlabeled, no documentation from issuing authorities
- High salary · Petitioner waived this criterion on appeal
- Original contributions · Patent lacks evidence of major significance, commercial impact, or widespread commentary in field
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner waived this criterion on appeal
- Final merits · Does not meet three-criterion threshold; final merits determination not required
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Photographed objects unlabeled, no documentation from issuing authorities |
 High salary | Not met | Petitioner waived this criterion on appeal |
 Original contributions | Not met | Patent lacks evidence of major significance, commercial impact, or widespread commentary in field |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Petitioner waived this criterion on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Does not meet three-criterion threshold; final merits determination not required |
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