EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV282023_01B2203
Published materialMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Printing equipment manufacturer with research focus on UV LED printing technology seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claims six criteria including membership, published material, original contributions, and scholarly articles. AAO finds only two criteria met (published material and scholarly articles); business sales and product certifications lack independent evidence of major significance; articles largely marketing content not independent media coverage.
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What the AAO accepted
- Published material · Evidence of published material about petitioner in professional media established
- Scholarly articles · Authorship of scholarly articles established
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award documented
- Membership · GPA membership consists of companies not individuals; petitioner fails to establish individual membership requiring outstanding achievements
- Original contributions · Patents and product certification lack independent objective evidence of major significance; industry statistics do not establish petitioner's specific contributions
- Final merits · Petitioner satisfied only two of ten criteria; must satisfy three minimum; evidence does not show sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Met | Evidence of published material about petitioner in professional media established |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Authorship of scholarly articles established |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award documented |
 Membership | Not met | GPA membership consists of companies not individuals; petitioner fails to establish individual membership requiring outstanding achievements |
 Original contributions | Not met | Patents and product certification lack independent objective evidence of major significance; industry statistics do not establish petitioner's specific contributions |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or addressed |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or addressed |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or addressed |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or addressed |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed by petitioner |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner satisfied only two of ten criteria; must satisfy three minimum; evidence does not show sustained national or international acclaim |
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