EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided July 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL072021_01B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A senior product manager in cloud computing sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner met only two of three minimum criteria and failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed this finding on appeal
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed this finding on appeal
What was missing
- Membership · Senior IEEE membership does not demonstrate outstanding achievement; requirements show significant performance but not exceptional achievement
- Original contributions · Tool development lacks evidence of major significance; no showing of widespread implementation or field impact
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim and is not among very few at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed this finding on appeal |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found criterion met; AAO affirmed this finding on appeal |
 Membership | Not met | Senior IEEE membership does not demonstrate outstanding achievement; requirements show significant performance but not exceptional achievement |
 Original contributions | Not met | Tool development lacks evidence of major significance; no showing of widespread implementation or field impact |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim and is not among very few at top of field |
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