EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB252026_02B2203
High salaryMetJudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetAwardsClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Information security associate vice president claimed seven criteria and satisfied three: judging, leading role, and high salary. AAO held initial evidence requirements met but final merits analysis showed insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field.
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · 2024 salary demonstrates by preponderance evidence satisfaction of criterion
- Judging · Performed peer review of research articles and served as expert judge in competition
- Leading or critical role · Work as Associate Vice President of Information Security meets criterion
What was missing
- Final merits · Three criteria met but record does not show sustained national or international acclaim or small percentage at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | 2024 salary demonstrates by preponderance evidence satisfaction of criterion |
 Judging | Met | Performed peer review of research articles and served as expert judge in competition |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Work as Associate Vice President of Information Security meets criterion |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but decision reserved this issue without analysis |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; reserved as unnecessary |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; reserved as unnecessary |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; reserved as unnecessary |
 Final merits | Not met | Three criteria met but record does not show sustained national or international acclaim or small percentage at very top of field |
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