Published AAO appeal decisions

A software developer working in machine learning seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She claimed six criteria; USCIS found four met (judging, authorship, leadership role, high salary). The AAO affirmed dismissal because the totality of evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in the very top of the field.

A lead application developer in enterprise software and analytics sought EB-1A classification, claiming seven criteria. The service center accepted judging, scholarly articles and salary, then denied on final merits. The AAO agreed, finding the record did not show sustained national or international acclaim or top-of-field standing, and dismissed the appeal.

A web hosting company sought to sponsor a senior software engineer under the EB-2 advanced degree category, not a national interest waiver. The service center denied the petition and dismissed a later motion. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the employer did not show continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date.

A site reliability engineer sought EB-1A classification. Four criteria were deemed waived, and the AAO withdrew the service center's favorable findings on judging and leading role, then rejected membership and original contributions. With fewer than three criteria met, the appeal was dismissed and final merits reserved.

A software developer with advanced degree claims NIW for low-code platform development work. AAO affirmed SCOPS' denial, finding the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance, as supporting letters conflate field importance with specific endeavor impact and job creation claims lack corroboration.

Software engineer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner satisfied minimum alternative evidentiary criteria but AAO found insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or recognition placing him among the very top of his field.

A software engineer was the beneficiary of an EB-1A petition filed by an AI software company, which the service center denied for failing three of ten criteria. The AAO dismissed the appeal as moot because a separate immigrant petition was approved and the beneficiary became a permanent resident, so no criteria were decided.

An enterprise software professional specializing in supply chain architecture sought EB-1A classification. The service center accepted that the initial evidentiary requirements were met. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding the totality of the evidence did not show sustained national or international acclaim or top-of-field standing. The excerpt leaves the status of some individual criteria uncertain.