EB-1AComputer science and AIIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP082025_02B2203
JudgingMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A computer scientist and AI company co-founder/CTO sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. He met three initial criteria (published material, judging, scholarly articles). However, final merits analysis found his achievements did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top in his field. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · SCOPS determination that criterion was met; AAO did not disturb this finding
- Published material · Articles about petitioner in professional media with sufficient reach established through Similarweb data
- Scholarly articles · SCOPS determination that criterion was met; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Final merits · Although initial evidence requirement met, totality of evidence does not establish sustained acclaim or top-of-field status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | SCOPS determination that criterion was met; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Published material | Met | Articles about petitioner in professional media with sufficient reach established through Similarweb data |
 Scholarly articles | Met | SCOPS determination that criterion was met; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed initially but not analyzed in detail on appeal |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed initially but not analyzed as separate basis after three criteria met |
 Final merits | Not met | Although initial evidence requirement met, totality of evidence does not establish sustained acclaim or top-of-field status |
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