EB-1ALife sciences and medicineEmployerDecided 2006Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Aug142006_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research assistant professor in neuroscience sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed awards, membership, published material, scholarly articles, and original contributions. AAO rejected all criteria, finding provincial awards, unsubstantiated membership, and publication record insufficient for national or international acclaim, dismissing appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Provincial and regional awards lack evidence of pool comparable to national award competition
- Membership · No evidence association requires outstanding achievement as essential admission condition
- Original contributions · Evidence of original scientific contributions insufficient to demonstrate national or international acclaim
- Published material · Article did not appear in nationally circulated newspaper; no such evidence submitted
- Scholarly articles · Publication record not indicative of or consistent with national or international acclaim; no citation evidence
- Final merits · Failed to meet minimum three criteria; evidence shows talent as research assistant professor but not top-tier distinction
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Provincial and regional awards lack evidence of pool comparable to national award competition |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence association requires outstanding achievement as essential admission condition |
 Original contributions | Not met | Evidence of original scientific contributions insufficient to demonstrate national or international acclaim |
 Published material | Not met | Article did not appear in nationally circulated newspaper; no such evidence submitted |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Publication record not indicative of or consistent with national or international acclaim; no citation evidence |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet minimum three criteria; evidence shows talent as research assistant professor but not top-tier distinction |
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