EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR142005_06B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Cancer researcher seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in sciences. Claimed awards, membership, publications, contributions, scholarly articles, and critical role. AAO affirmed denial on all criteria, finding petitioner a valued colleague but lacking evidence of sustained national or international acclaim at field top level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Gallo Award shows past potential but not current national or international recognition
- Leading or critical role · Insufficient independent evidence of distinguished position at institute
- Membership · Membership based on employment or minimum requirements does not establish outstanding achievement
- Original contributions · Evidence of contributions too preliminary and insufficient for established research scientist status
- Published material · Mere citation insufficient to establish published materials criterion
- Scholarly articles · Six published articles insufficient to reflect sustained national or international acclaim
- Final merits · Highly skilled researcher but record does not establish extraordinary ability or top percentage status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Gallo Award shows past potential but not current national or international recognition |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Insufficient independent evidence of distinguished position at institute |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment or minimum requirements does not establish outstanding achievement |
 Original contributions | Not met | Evidence of contributions too preliminary and insufficient for established research scientist status |
 Published material | Not met | Mere citation insufficient to establish published materials criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Six published articles insufficient to reflect sustained national or international acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Highly skilled researcher but record does not establish extraordinary ability or top percentage status |
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