EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2015Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC162015_02B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot met
Our summary
Instructional technology researcher sought extraordinary ability classification. Met two of ten required criteria: judging through peer review and scholarly articles. Decision held that contributions lacked major field-wide significance despite specialization in online distance education, failing to demonstrate sustained acclaim required for extraordinary ability.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner peer-reviewed articles for academic journals, satisfying plain language of criterion
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner satisfied this criterion through documented scholarly publications and presentations
What was missing
- Original contributions · Publications limited to specialized niche; citation record and letters do not establish impact on field as whole
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner peer-reviewed articles for academic journals, satisfying plain language of criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner satisfied this criterion through documented scholarly publications and presentations |
 Original contributions | Not met | Publications limited to specialized niche; citation record and letters do not establish impact on field as whole |
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