EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR252024_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Plastic surgeon claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A, citing awards, association membership, and professional standing. AAO found he was nominated but did not receive the primary award and failed to establish that his association required outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. Record lacked evidence of sustained national acclaim requisite for the classification.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner nominated but did not receive Best Plastic Surgeon award; nomination is not receipt
- Membership · SARSK membership criteria do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top echelon status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner nominated but did not receive Best Plastic Surgeon award; nomination is not receipt |
 Membership | Not met | SARSK membership criteria do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top echelon status |
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