EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG222025_02B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Researcher in life sciences seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner did not meet one-time achievement standard or three of ten evidentiary criteria. AAO found insufficient evidence of awards, major media publication, major contributions, or leading critical role; aggregate review failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Record does not establish receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence.
- Leading or critical role · Success in roles not analogous to contributing significantly to organization's activities; not established as leading or critical.
- Original contributions · Contributions, while important, not shown to have been widely implemented or remarkably impacted field at major significance level.
- Published material · Online articles about petitioner lack support that platforms qualify as major media; viewership claims undocumented.
- Final merits · Aggregate record does not support finding of acclaim and recognition required for extraordinary ability classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Record does not establish receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Success in roles not analogous to contributing significantly to organization's activities; not established as leading or critical. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions, while important, not shown to have been widely implemented or remarkably impacted field at major significance level. |
 Published material | Not met | Online articles about petitioner lack support that platforms qualify as major media; viewership claims undocumented. |
 Final merits | Not met | Aggregate record does not support finding of acclaim and recognition required for extraordinary ability classification. |
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