EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN102025_04B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research scientist with PhD in materials science seeking EB-1A classification claimed to meet three of ten regulatory criteria. AAO found she met judging and scholarly articles criteria but failed to demonstrate original contributions of major significance. Appeal dismissed because petitioner has not shown sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Service center found petitioner satisfied this criterion
- Scholarly articles · Service center found petitioner satisfied authorship criterion
What was missing
- Awards · No major, internationally recognized award established
- Original contributions · Citations and peer review did not demonstrate major significance in field
- Final merits · Petitioner progressing toward top, not yet at sustained national or international acclaim level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Service center found petitioner satisfied this criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Service center found petitioner satisfied authorship criterion |
 Awards | Not met | No major, internationally recognized award established |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations and peer review did not demonstrate major significance in field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner progressing toward top, not yet at sustained national or international acclaim level |
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