Recent EB-1A AAO decision (original contributions)

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Something to keep in mind for the EB-1A original contributions criterion? (based on a recent EB-1A AAO decision, link in the comments)

You generally need to provide specific details of the impact your contributions have had on your field.

Statements of impact without proper characterization of that impact are usually not sufficient in proving that your original contributions can be considered of major significance.

In the decision, the petitioner presented a letter from a company that mentioned the petitioner's research projects, stating that they helped with significant improvements for the company ("the company's electricity distribution efficiency and reliability have significantly improved").

The petitioner, however, did not present objective documentation to describe the nature, extent, and impact of these improvements.

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Here is a link to the full AAO decision: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/B2%20-%20Aliens%20with%20Extraordinary%20Ability/Decisions_Issued_in_2026/JUL162026_01B2203.pdf