Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Software Development (2025): the petitioner failed the final merits determination
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed the final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded that the evidence in totality did not establish that the petitioner has sustained national or international acclaim or is among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments High Remuneration For Services
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