EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC232024_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An AI researcher self-petitioning for EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed six evidentiary criteria and final merits assessment. AAO found only two criteria met (judging and scholarly articles), falling short of the required three. Record lacks evidence of major significance, widespread influence, or national acclaim necessary for extraordinary ability classification.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found petitioner met criterion for judging work of others in field
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner met criterion for authorship of scholarly articles
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award indicated or established by petitioner
- Leading or critical role · Employer organization lacks demonstrated distinguished reputation in field
- Membership · Record lacks bylaws or membership criteria documentation for claimed AI organizations
- Original contributions · Citations to work lack evidence of major significance or widespread influence on field
- Final merits · Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner met criterion for judging work of others in field |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner met criterion for authorship of scholarly articles |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award indicated or established by petitioner |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Employer organization lacks demonstrated distinguished reputation in field |
 Membership | Not met | Record lacks bylaws or membership criteria documentation for claimed AI organizations |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations to work lack evidence of major significance or widespread influence on field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status |
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