EB-1ASoftware engineeringIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun102008_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner software developer claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A based on membership, published material, judging, and salary. AAO dismissed, finding petitioner did not meet three criteria and lacked sustained national or international acclaim at the top of the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- High salary · No evidence petitioner among highest paid chief software architects
- Judging · Participation does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level
- Membership · Association membership based on employment or credentials, not outstanding achievement
- Published material · Published material must be primarily about petitioner; requirement not satisfied
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria and lacks sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence petitioner among highest paid chief software architects |
 Judging | Not met | Participation does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on employment or credentials, not outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | Published material must be primarily about petitioner; requirement not satisfied |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria and lacks sustained national or international acclaim |
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