EB-1AElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB022023_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical engineer self-petitioner claimed three criteria for extraordinary ability. AAO agreed with service center that petitioner met none of the claimed criteria: awards, judging, or original contributions. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet three-criterion threshold and lack of sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence submitted of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes
- Judging · Insufficient evidence of participation as judge of others' work
- Original contributions · Personal statements and H-1B support letters do not demonstrate original scientific contributions of major significance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence submitted of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes |
 Judging | Not met | Insufficient evidence of participation as judge of others' work |
 Original contributions | Not met | Personal statements and H-1B support letters do not demonstrate original scientific contributions of major significance |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | No criteria met; final merits analysis not reached; record lacks sustained national or international acclaim |
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