EB-1AElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB192019_02B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Senior staff electrical engineer seeks EB-1A classification claiming judging, scholarly articles, and original contributions of major significance. AAO found judging and scholarly articles met but original contributions lacked evidence of major field significance. Only two criteria satisfied; appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Beneficiary served as peer reviewer of manuscripts for journals
- Scholarly articles · Evidence of published scholarly articles in field
What was missing
- Original contributions · Citations and letters lack specificity showing major significance to overall field; hyperbolic language insufficient
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria threshold; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Beneficiary served as peer reviewer of manuscripts for journals |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Evidence of published scholarly articles in field |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations and letters lack specificity showing major significance to overall field; hyperbolic language insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria threshold; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated |
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