EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr132009_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
The petitioner is a cell biology researcher seeking extraordinary ability classification in the sciences. Several criteria were claimed, many only for the first time on appeal and without support. The AAO dismissed the appeal because no major award or three criteria were shown, and sustained acclaim was not established.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of any prizes or awards; claim raised first on appeal without support.
- Judging · Only a single routine journal invitation to write an article; no evidence of actual peer review.
- Original contributions · Recommendation letters alone do not show major significance beyond those who worked directly with the petitioner.
- Published material · No supporting information; brief references to the work are not material about the petitioner.
- Final merits · Evidence does not show sustained acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the very top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of any prizes or awards; claim raised first on appeal without support. |
 Judging | Not met | Only a single routine journal invitation to write an article; no evidence of actual peer review. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Recommendation letters alone do not show major significance beyond those who worked directly with the petitioner. |
 Published material | Not met | No supporting information; brief references to the work are not material about the petitioner. |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not show sustained acclaim or placement among the small percentage at the very top. |
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