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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-1AComputer science and AIOct 2022Remanded
Chief technology officer seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO remanded because director misclassified petitioner's field of endeavor; petitioner asserted multidisciplinary expertise but director evaluated narrow specialty only, requiring RFE for field clarification before criteria assessment.
1 of 8 criteria metRead → - EB-1AComputer science and AIAug 2022Remanded
Chief technology officer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Director denied; AAO found director failed to evaluate petitioner's claimed scholarly articles criterion. AAO remanded for director to address this criterion and if satisfied conduct final merits analysis.
2 of 6 criteria metRead →