EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG232016_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Researcher in gastroenterology sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Director initially found only two criteria met, but AAO considered three criteria in final merits determination. AAO found petitioner failed all analyzed criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for classification.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Grants and awards not demonstrated to be nationally or internationally recognized beyond issuing entities
- Membership · Membership joined after petition filed; no evidence of required outstanding achievements
- Published material · Materials about field not focused on petitioner as required by plain language
- Final merits · Failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or small percentage at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Grants and awards not demonstrated to be nationally or internationally recognized beyond issuing entities |
 Membership | Not met | Membership joined after petition filed; no evidence of required outstanding achievements |
 Published material | Not met | Materials about field not focused on petitioner as required by plain language |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or small percentage at very top |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.