EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG042005_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A scientist sought EB-1A classification based on research fellowships, association membership, and published work. The AAO dismissed, finding awards lacked documentation of national recognition, membership did not require outstanding achievement, and petitioner lacked sustained media attention or evidence of top-tier status.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No documentation of annual distribution numbers, selection criteria, or media coverage for prizes.
- Membership · Membership requirements based on research and publications; did not require outstanding achievement.
- Published material · No evidence petitioner was primary subject of sustained national or international media attention.
- Final merits · Failed to establish three criteria; insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No documentation of annual distribution numbers, selection criteria, or media coverage for prizes. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements based on research and publications; did not require outstanding achievement. |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence petitioner was primary subject of sustained national or international media attention. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to establish three criteria; insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim. |
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