EB-1ABiotech and pharmaEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122024_02B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pharmaceutical microbiology production manager seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner did not meet initial evidence requirements; failed to establish three alternate criteria. Awards lacked documented recognition for field excellence; published material insufficient; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Third prize, eminent award, and certificates lack sufficient documentation of national or international recognition for excellence in microbiology field.
- Judging · Director conclusion withdrawing prior finding that petitioner met this criterion.
- Published material · Single newspaper paragraph from 2012 does not comply with publication requirements; post-filing material cannot be considered.
- Final merits · Petitioner fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Third prize, eminent award, and certificates lack sufficient documentation of national or international recognition for excellence in microbiology field. |
 Judging | Not met | Director conclusion withdrawing prior finding that petitioner met this criterion. |
 Published material | Not met | Single newspaper paragraph from 2012 does not comply with publication requirements; post-filing material cannot be considered. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner fails to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at top of field. |
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