EB-1AOtherIndividualDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug032006_03B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Researcher in photodynamic therapy sought EB-1A classification claiming extraordinary ability through judging and original contributions. AAO found two criteria met but concluded overall evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement in small percentage at top of field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Evidence satisfies this criterion
- Original contributions · Groundbreaking work in photodynamic therapy demonstrated major significance in field
What was missing
- Awards · Travel reimbursement and financial aid do not elevate beneficiary to very top of field
- Membership · No associations shown requiring outstanding achievement as essential admission condition
- Published material · Material not primarily about beneficiary or in major professional publications
- Final merits · Evidence insufficient to show sustained acclaim or placement among small percentage at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Evidence satisfies this criterion |
 Original contributions | Met | Groundbreaking work in photodynamic therapy demonstrated major significance in field |
 Awards | Not met | Travel reimbursement and financial aid do not elevate beneficiary to very top of field |
 Membership | Not met | No associations shown requiring outstanding achievement as essential admission condition |
 Published material | Not met | Material not primarily about beneficiary or in major professional publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence insufficient to show sustained acclaim or placement among small percentage at very top |
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