EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT242024_02B2203
High salaryMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Information technology project manager in human-computer interactive digital technologies sought EB-1A. AAO held petitioner met three initial criteria but failed final merits determination because evidence lacked comparative data showing sustained acclaim and top-tier field standing.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- High salary · Director found criterion satisfied; annual salary $200,000
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion satisfied; not disputed on appeal
- Scholarly articles · Director found criterion satisfied; not disputed on appeal
What was missing
- Final merits · Totality of evidence insufficient; publication rate not shown as top-tier comparative evidence
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 High salary | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; annual salary $200,000 |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; not disputed on appeal |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; not disputed on appeal |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not reached; three criteria already satisfied |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but not reached; three criteria already satisfied |
 Final merits | Not met | Totality of evidence insufficient; publication rate not shown as top-tier comparative evidence |
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