EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided April 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292020_02B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A senior fellow in life sciences claimed extraordinary ability for EB-1A. Petitioner met judging and scholarly articles criteria but not original contributions of major significance. AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of sustained national acclaim or top-tier status despite some research recognition.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner reviewed papers for journals; Director and AAO agreed criterion satisfied.
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications; Director and AAO agreed criterion met.
What was missing
- Original contributions · AAO concluded citations did not demonstrate major significance in field; research showed promise but not established major impact.
- Final merits · AAO determined record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or status among top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner reviewed papers for journals; Director and AAO agreed criterion satisfied. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications; Director and AAO agreed criterion met. |
 Original contributions | Not met | AAO concluded citations did not demonstrate major significance in field; research showed promise but not established major impact. |
 Final merits | Not met | AAO determined record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or status among top of field. |
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