EB-1APhysics and astronomyIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Apr292009_08B2203
JudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Physicist petitioner self-represented and claimed membership in Sigma Xi and Optics Society of America, published material recognition, and judging role. AAO found membership requirements reflect research activity not outstanding achievement, publications not in major media, and no evidence of judging based on reputation.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · No evidence petitioner chosen to judge based on national or international reputation.
- Membership · Sigma Xi and OSA membership require research potential or activity, not outstanding achievement.
- Published material · Publications about petitioner not in major media or major trade publications.
- Final merits · Learned and innovative scientist but achievements do not set him significantly above others.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | No evidence petitioner chosen to judge based on national or international reputation. |
 Membership | Not met | Sigma Xi and OSA membership require research potential or activity, not outstanding achievement. |
 Published material | Not met | Publications about petitioner not in major media or major trade publications. |
 Final merits | Not met | Learned and innovative scientist but achievements do not set him significantly above others. |
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