EB-1ASoftware engineeringIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV302023_04B2203
JudgingMetHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Software engineer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He met one criterion but failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria. The AAO found his overall record lacked the sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier status required for extraordinary ability, dismissing the appeal.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion
What was missing
- High salary · Source report not provided; basis validity and occupation coverage unclear
- Membership · Relationship was agent-talent, not member in professional association
- Published material · News article lacked required title, date, and author information
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director and AAO agreed petitioner met this criterion |
 High salary | Not met | Source report not provided; basis validity and occupation coverage unclear |
 Membership | Not met | Relationship was agent-talent, not member in professional association |
 Published material | Not met | News article lacked required title, date, and author information |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or top tier status |
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