EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC032024_02B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Telematics systems engineer and CEO of tracking technology company. Self-petitioner seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met three of seven claimed criteria but failed final merits determination; lacked sustained national or international acclaim required for top-tier classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner served as reviewer of articles and contest in 2023; director found criterion met.
- Leading or critical role · CEO of founded company with distinguished reputation; director found criterion met.
- Scholarly articles · Director found criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.
What was missing
- Awards · Venture capital funding does not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence.
- Final merits · Three criteria met but insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner served as reviewer of articles and contest in 2023; director found criterion met. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | CEO of founded company with distinguished reputation; director found criterion met. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding. |
 Awards | Not met | Venture capital funding does not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner claimed seven criteria; director acknowledged three met. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; not discussed in director's or AAO's analysis. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; evidence discussed but not evaluated against criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Three criteria met but insufficient to establish sustained national or international acclaim or top percentage status in field. |
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