EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG262005_05B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot met
Our summary
A physician and cardiovascular researcher claiming extraordinary ability in sciences. Petitioner presented awards, editorial work, and leadership positions. AAO found awards too old, editorial role predated filing by a decade, and professional duties were routine for the occupation, failing to demonstrate 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 · Awards from 1999 and 2000, four years before filing, do not reflect sustained acclaim
- Judging · Editorial position held ten years before filing, inconsistent with sustained acclaim
- Leading or critical role · Director and professor duties are routine in the occupation, not demonstrating national or international acclaim
- Membership · Award from association in 2000 does not meet membership criterion
- Published material · Articles lacked complete certified translations; cannot determine eligibility
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Awards from 1999 and 2000, four years before filing, do not reflect sustained acclaim |
 Judging | Not met | Editorial position held ten years before filing, inconsistent with sustained acclaim |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Director and professor duties are routine in the occupation, not demonstrating national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Award from association in 2000 does not meet membership criterion |
 Published material | Not met | Articles lacked complete certified translations; cannot determine eligibility |
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