EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2019Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG132019_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A psychologist seeking extraordinary ability classification claimed four criteria. The AAO affirmed the service center's finding that only two were met: judging and scholarly articles. The original contributions criterion failed because citation counts were not shown to reflect major significance. The petitioner did not establish sustained acclaim or top-tier standing in psychology.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found petitioner met judging criterion; decision agrees
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner met scholarly articles criterion; decision agrees
What was missing
- Awards · Russian medals not recognized as national or international prizes for excellence in psychology
- Membership · All-Russian Junior Academy membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts
- Original contributions · Citation numbers not shown to represent major significance; impact on field not established
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner met judging criterion; decision agrees |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner met scholarly articles criterion; decision agrees |
 Awards | Not met | Russian medals not recognized as national or international prizes for excellence in psychology |
 Membership | Not met | All-Russian Junior Academy membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citation numbers not shown to represent major significance; impact on field not established |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or analyzed in decision |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or analyzed in decision |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or analyzed in decision |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or analyzed in decision |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Criterion not claimed or analyzed in decision |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status |
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