EB-1AChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122020_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Assistant professor of chemistry sought extraordinary ability classification. Claimed five criteria; two met (judging, scholarly articles). AAO affirmed denial because petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold and lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or elite standing in chemistry.
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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; Director and AAO agreed criterion satisfied
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award indicated or established
- Leading or critical role · No leading or critical role shown for distinguished organization; conference committee does not constitute organization with distinguished reputation
- Membership · ACS membership does not require outstanding achievements as judged by experts; open to those with associate degree or equivalent experience
- Final merits · Petitioner has not established sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at 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; Director and AAO agreed criterion satisfied |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award indicated or established |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | No leading or critical role shown for distinguished organization; conference committee does not constitute organization with distinguished reputation |
 Membership | Not met | ACS membership does not require outstanding achievements as judged by experts; open to those with associate degree or equivalent experience |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not established sustained national or international acclaim or place among small percentage at top of field |
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