EB-1ABusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2023Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
NOV302023_02B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsMet
Our summary
A big data center consultant sought extraordinary ability classification in business. He met three initial evidentiary criteria and demonstrated sustained national recognition as an expert, including leadership of technology standards groups. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found evidence of participation as judge of work of others
- Leading or critical role · Director found evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organizations
- Scholarly articles · Director found evidence of authorship of scholarly articles in field
- Final merits · AAO found sustained national or international acclaim and small percentage at top of field
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found evidence of participation as judge of work of others |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found evidence of leading or critical role for distinguished organizations |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found evidence of authorship of scholarly articles in field |
 Final merits | Met | AAO found sustained national or international acclaim and small percentage at top of field |
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