Yuchen Jin, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of an AI startup called Hyperbolic Labs, hit a surprising roadblock with his green card application. The U.S. government agency, USCIS, turned down his request, saying his work wasn’t impactful enough compared to Apple, Inc. But here’s the twist: Yuchen has never worked at Apple!
This strange rejection shows possible issues within USCIS. Yuchen quickly pointed out the mistake and shared his frustration on social media, saying he has worked hard for his achievements. He earned a PhD in computer science, co-founded an AI startup, and raised $20 million in funding. After waiting a whole year, he was shocked to receive such an odd reason for the denial.
The USCIS claimed that Yuchen’s work didn’t have the same impact as Apple’s, but he argued that this was wrong since he has no history with the tech giant. He believes that the officer might have made a careless mistake by copying parts of other rejection letters and not paying attention to his unique application.
Many others in the tech community chimed in, voicing their own experiences with USCIS delays and mistakes. Deedy Das, a venture capitalist, even mentioned that these errors happen often at USCIS and suggested that Yuchen reapply if needed.
This situation raises serious concerns about how well USCIS handles applications from skilled professionals. Mistakes like this can cause real problems for those who are making important contributions to our economy and innovation
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