EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN282026_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetHigh salaryNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Summary is being reviewed; the table above reflects the decision record.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Service center found petitioner performed leading role for distinguished employer; record supports finding.
What was missing
- High salary · No comparative wage data; only showing employer values work, lacking sustained national acclaim.
- Published material · Articles about employer's technologies, not named petitioner; general publication requirement not met.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed three of four claimed criteria; insufficient for extraordinary ability finding.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Service center found petitioner performed leading role for distinguished employer; record supports finding. |
 High salary | Not met | No comparative wage data; only showing employer values work, lacking sustained national acclaim. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles about employer's technologies, not named petitioner; general publication requirement not met. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed three of four claimed criteria; insufficient for extraordinary ability finding. |
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