EB-1AElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN192018_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An engineer developing power system control algorithms sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding he met only two of three required criteria and failed to demonstrate final merits. The record did not establish major significance or sustained acclaim required for the classification.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner served as manuscript reviewer for professional publications.
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner published articles in professional journals and conferences.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Evidence of presentations and peer review does not demonstrate contributions of major significance required by Kazarian standard.
- Final merits · Overall record does not show sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner served as manuscript reviewer for professional publications. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner published articles in professional journals and conferences. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Evidence of presentations and peer review does not demonstrate contributions of major significance required by Kazarian standard. |
 Final merits | Not met | Overall record does not show sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field. |
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