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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- EB-1ASoftware engineeringDec 2023Dismissed
A software engineer, sponsored by an AI and language technology company, sought extraordinary ability classification, with five criteria claimed. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding original contributions not shown to be of major significance, declining to reach two further claimed criteria, and noting the record did not show sustained acclaim.
0 of 4 criteria metRead → - EB-1ASoftware engineeringNov 2023Dismissed
Software engineer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. He met one criterion but failed to meet the required minimum of three criteria. The AAO found his overall record lacked the sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier status required for extraordinary ability, dismissing the appeal.
1 of 6 criteria metRead →