EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR262026_02B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A technical program manager claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A, meeting two of ten criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of extraordinary ability. Petitioner satisfied judging and scholarly articles criteria but failed to demonstrate that his original contributions had major significance or that he had national or international acclaim.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Service Center found criterion met; AAO did not disturb
- Scholarly articles · Service Center found criterion met; AAO did not disturb
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award demonstrated
- Membership · IETE and MEM Advisory Board memberships do not require outstanding achievements
- Original contributions · Did not establish original contributions were of major significance to field
- Published material · Articles not about petitioner or his specific work in the field
- Final merits · Does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Service Center found criterion met; AAO did not disturb |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Service Center found criterion met; AAO did not disturb |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award demonstrated |
 Membership | Not met | IETE and MEM Advisory Board memberships do not require outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Not met | Did not establish original contributions were of major significance to field |
 Published material | Not met | Articles not about petitioner or his specific work in the field |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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