EB-1APhysics and astronomyIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR282005_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Nuclear physics researcher sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met only scholarly articles criterion. AAO found evidence insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim or status among top percentage of field. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Evidence adequate to minimally satisfy criterion despite many citations from project collaborators.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
- Leading or critical role · Evidence falls short of establishing leading or critical role for distinguished organization or sustained acclaim.
- Membership · Membership based on employment, experience, and dues does not constitute outstanding achievement.
- Final merits · Met only one criterion; failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-level status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Evidence adequate to minimally satisfy criterion despite many citations from project collaborators. |
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Evidence falls short of establishing leading or critical role for distinguished organization or sustained acclaim. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership based on employment, experience, and dues does not constitute outstanding achievement. |
 Final merits | Not met | Met only one criterion; failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-level status. |
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