EB-1AChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided August 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG192021_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A research scientist in chemistry sought extraordinary ability classification. The service center accepted only the scholarly articles criterion. On appeal he claimed three more, covering published material, original contributions and leading role. The AAO dismissed, finding the evidence insufficient for three criteria and not showing sustained acclaim or top-of-field standing.
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Authored articles in leading professional journals, as the service center found and the AAO agreed.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Work was novel but not shown to be of major significance; commercialization interest was only prospective.
- Published material · Articles reported on his research rather than being about him, and lacked required author information.
- Final merits · Record did not show sustained acclaim or standing among the small percentage at the very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Authored articles in leading professional journals, as the service center found and the AAO agreed. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work was novel but not shown to be of major significance; commercialization interest was only prospective. |
 Published material | Not met | Articles reported on his research rather than being about him, and lacked required author information. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the decision as presented. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record did not show sustained acclaim or standing among the small percentage at the very top. |
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