EB-1AData science and analyticsEmployerDecided March 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR152021_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An employer sponsored an agricultural data scientist for extraordinary ability. The AAO agreed she met two criteria: scholarly articles and peer review judging. However, the petitioner failed to meet the three-criterion threshold. Original contributions and critical role claims were unsubstantiated. Appeal dismissed for insufficient evidence.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Peer review work for scientific journals established that she judged work of others
- Scholarly articles · Co-authored papers published in recognized scientific journals established criterion
What was missing
- Original contributions · Contributions to collaborative model not shown to be of major significance beyond collaborators
- Published material · Websites lack qualifying status as professional or major trade publications
- Final merits · Overall evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Peer review work for scientific journals established that she judged work of others |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Co-authored papers published in recognized scientific journals established criterion |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions to collaborative model not shown to be of major significance beyond collaborators |
 Published material | Not met | Websites lack qualifying status as professional or major trade publications |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; decision focused on other criteria |
 Final merits | Not met | Overall evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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