EB-1AComputer science and AIEmployerDecided October 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT192020_01B2203
MembershipNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An IT project manager with a doctorate sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification, claiming five criteria. The AAO found only two criteria met (fewer than the required three), dismissed the appeal, and concluded the petitioner lacked sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier standing in the field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Membership · AAO disagreed with Director; membership requirements do not rise to outstanding achievements level
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold; no sustained acclaim or top-tier status shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Membership | Not met | AAO disagreed with Director; membership requirements do not rise to outstanding achievements level |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold; no sustained acclaim or top-tier status shown |
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