EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR252026_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An information systems researcher self-petitioned for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Although three initial criteria were satisfied, the applicant failed to establish sufficient additional criteria or sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found original contributions lacked major significance, published materials came from non-major outlets, and comparative salary evidence was absent.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal
What was missing
- High salary · No evidence compensation high relative to others in information systems field
- Original contributions · Original contributions demonstrated but lack major significance in field
- Published material · Articles from promotional sources and regional portals lack evidence of major media status
- Final merits · Record insufficient to show sustained acclaim or position among small percentage at top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS determination not disturbed on appeal |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence compensation high relative to others in information systems field |
 Original contributions | Not met | Original contributions demonstrated but lack major significance in field |
 Published material | Not met | Articles from promotional sources and regional portals lack evidence of major media status |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Record insufficient to show sustained acclaim or position among small percentage at top |
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