Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Artificial Intelligence Technology (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, finding the
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO sustained the appeal, concluding that the petitioner also met the criterion for original contributions of major significance based on evidence of his patents, testimonial letters from industry experts, and the impact of his proprietary technology. Having met three criteria, the AAO reviewed the totality of the evidence and found the petitioner demonstrated sustained acclaim and eligibility.
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Lesser Awards Published Materials Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
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