EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG302005_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioned psychiatrist with board certifications and institutional contributions claimed extraordinary ability under six EB-1A criteria. AAO dismissed, finding no sustained national or international acclaim placing applicant at very top of field despite accomplishments.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · AMA Physician's Recognition Award does not evidence excellence; mere completion of continuing medical education
- Judging · Position requiring judgment of medical students alone does not satisfy criterion; routine to occupation
- Membership · APA, AAPL, AAGP memberships lack evidence that outstanding achievements are prerequisite
- Original contributions · No evidence demonstrating national or international acclaim for contributions
- Published material · No evidence of published material about the petitioner
- Final merits · Accomplished psychiatrist but no sustained national or international acclaim at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | AMA Physician's Recognition Award does not evidence excellence; mere completion of continuing medical education |
 Judging | Not met | Position requiring judgment of medical students alone does not satisfy criterion; routine to occupation |
 Membership | Not met | APA, AAPL, AAGP memberships lack evidence that outstanding achievements are prerequisite |
 Original contributions | Not met | No evidence demonstrating national or international acclaim for contributions |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence of published material about the petitioner |
 Final merits | Not met | Accomplished psychiatrist but no sustained national or international acclaim at very top |
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