EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR052025_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
AI researcher with Ph.D. in electrical engineering seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability. Met two criteria: judging and scholarly articles. AAO dismissed appeal, finding original contributions criterion not met due to insufficient evidence of major significance; bulk of work predates 2014 and citations concentrated before 2019, insufficient for sustained national acclaim.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · AAO agreed with Director that petitioner met this criterion
- Scholarly articles · AAO agreed with Director that petitioner met this criterion
What was missing
- Original contributions · Letters lack specific details on major significance; citation data incomplete and does not establish widespread utilization
- Final merits · Most published work from before 2014; citations concentrated before 2019; lacks sustained acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | AAO agreed with Director that petitioner met this criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Met | AAO agreed with Director that petitioner met this criterion |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters lack specific details on major significance; citation data incomplete and does not establish widespread utilization |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed in RFE but not analyzed; insufficient to overcome other deficiencies |
 Final merits | Not met | Most published work from before 2014; citations concentrated before 2019; lacks sustained acclaim at top level |
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