EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV172023_02B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetAwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A cybersecurity interaction designer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He claimed original contributions and other criteria. The AAO found he met only two criteria (leading role and high salary), falling short of the three required. His design work lacked demonstrated major significance beyond employer products, and he failed to establish sustained acclaim for the classification.
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director acknowledged petitioner met high salary criterion.
- Leading or critical role · Director acknowledged petitioner met leading or critical role criterion.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established.
- Judging · Judging criterion not satisfied per Director's determination.
- Membership · Membership criterion not satisfied per Director's determination.
- Original contributions · Design contributions lacked major significance beyond employer products.
- Scholarly articles · Scholarly articles criterion not satisfied per Director's determination.
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim required.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director acknowledged petitioner met high salary criterion. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director acknowledged petitioner met leading or critical role criterion. |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established. |
 Judging | Not met | Judging criterion not satisfied per Director's determination. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership criterion not satisfied per Director's determination. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Design contributions lacked major significance beyond employer products. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Scholarly articles criterion not satisfied per Director's determination. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim required. |
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