EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG302005_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A psychiatrist self-petitioner claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability based on awards, memberships, certifications, and judging experience. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding he did not meet at least three criteria because evidence showed routine occupational duties rather than national or international acclaim at the very top.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · AMA Physician's Recognition Award lacks evidence of excellence recognition rather than CME completion
- Judging · Court certification duties are routine in occupation, not demonstrating national or international acclaim
- Membership · APA, AAPL, AAGP memberships lack evidence that outstanding achievements are prerequisite
- Original contributions · Position involving judgment of medical students does not satisfy criterion alone
- Published material · No documentation of published material about the petitioner and his work
- Final merits · Accomplished psychiatrist with valuable contributions but lacking sustained national or international acclaim at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | AMA Physician's Recognition Award lacks evidence of excellence recognition rather than CME completion |
 Judging | Not met | Court certification duties are routine in occupation, not demonstrating national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | APA, AAPL, AAGP memberships lack evidence that outstanding achievements are prerequisite |
 Original contributions | Not met | Position involving judgment of medical students does not satisfy criterion alone |
 Published material | Not met | No documentation of published material about the petitioner and his work |
 Final merits | Not met | Accomplished psychiatrist with valuable contributions but lacking sustained national or international acclaim at very top |
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