EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2010Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug052010_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Postdoctoral researcher in sciences claimed extraordinary ability and submitted evidence for three regulatory criteria. AAO found no criterion met: awards lacked national or international recognition, membership did not require outstanding achievement, and published material failed regulatory requirements. Overall achievements insufficient for top-tier recognition.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Evidence did not establish nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence
- Membership · Membership requirements did not demonstrate outstanding achievement as essential condition
- Published material · Published material did not meet regulatory requirements of being primarily about petitioner in major publications
- Final merits · Achievements did not set petitioner significantly above almost all others at national or international level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Evidence did not establish nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements did not demonstrate outstanding achievement as essential condition |
 Published material | Not met | Published material did not meet regulatory requirements of being primarily about petitioner in major publications |
 Final merits | Not met | Achievements did not set petitioner significantly above almost all others at national or international level |
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