EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided December 2025Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
DEC302025_01B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetOriginal contributionsMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metFinal meritsMet
Our summary
Data streaming platform petitioned for beneficiary as EB-1A extraordinary ability. Service center granted five criteria but denied on final merits. AAO sustained appeal, finding evidence demonstrates beneficiary's sustained national and international acclaim, placing him among small percentage at top of field.
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Service center granted; AAO did not disturb
- Leading or critical role · Service center granted; AAO did not disturb
- Original contributions · Service center granted; AAO noted contributions align with field accomplishments
- Published material · Service center granted; AAO did not disturb
- Scholarly articles · Service center granted; AAO did not disturb
- Final merits · Beneficiary demonstrated sustained national and international acclaim; evidence shows expertise at top of field; career of acclaimed work
What was missing
- Awards · Service center found no major internationally recognized award
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Service center granted; AAO did not disturb |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Service center granted; AAO did not disturb |
 Original contributions | Met | Service center granted; AAO noted contributions align with field accomplishments |
 Published material | Met | Service center granted; AAO did not disturb |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Service center granted; AAO did not disturb |
 Awards | Not met | Service center found no major internationally recognized award |
 Final merits | Met | Beneficiary demonstrated sustained national and international acclaim; evidence shows expertise at top of field; career of acclaimed work |
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