EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided August 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG222022_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Transplant surgeon seeking EB-1A classification. Claimed six criteria; service center found only two met (judging and scholarly articles). AAO affirmed, finding remaining four criteria unsatisfied and concluding cumulative evidence insufficient for extraordinary ability at very top of field.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director's determination that criterion was satisfied is not disturbed on appeal.
- Scholarly articles · Director's determination that criterion was satisfied is not disturbed on appeal.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award; must satisfy alternate criteria.
- Leading or critical role · Role as assistant professor does not demonstrate leading or critical role at distinguished organization.
- Membership · Memberships in ACS, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Sigma Xi do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts.
- Original contributions · Altmetric profiles and social media mentions insufficient to show major significance; no evidence of impact on field.
- Final merits · Only two criteria met; publication and peer review alone insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director's determination that criterion was satisfied is not disturbed on appeal. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director's determination that criterion was satisfied is not disturbed on appeal. |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award; must satisfy alternate criteria. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Role as assistant professor does not demonstrate leading or critical role at distinguished organization. |
 Membership | Not met | Memberships in ACS, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Sigma Xi do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Altmetric profiles and social media mentions insufficient to show major significance; no evidence of impact on field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Only two criteria met; publication and peer review alone insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim at top of field. |
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