EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided July 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL272026_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A postdoctoral researcher in machine learning and energy systems claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO held he met only two criteria (judging and scholarly articles) but failed on original contributions and leading role, thus not meeting the three-criterion threshold.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Service center found criterion met; AAO affirmed without disturbing.
- Scholarly articles · Service center found criterion met; AAO affirmed without disturbing.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Insufficient evidence that petitioner performed leading or critical role for distinguished organization.
- Original contributions · Citations and adoption of work do not demonstrate major significance or transformative advancement in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Service center found criterion met; AAO affirmed without disturbing. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Service center found criterion met; AAO affirmed without disturbing. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Insufficient evidence that petitioner performed leading or critical role for distinguished organization. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations and adoption of work do not demonstrate major significance or transformative advancement in field. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed to meet threshold three evidentiary criteria requirement. |
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