EB-1AMathematics and statisticsIndividualDecided December 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC292021_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Doctoral student in mathematics sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Petitioner met only scholarly articles criterion; did not satisfy three-criterion threshold. AAO declined to analyze original contributions claim as insufficient initial evidence. No evidence of sustained national acclaim.
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner met criterion relating to authorship of scholarly articles.
What was missing
- Judging · Petitioner does not satisfy criterion regarding service as judge of work of others.
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner met criterion relating to authorship of scholarly articles. |
 Judging | Not met | Petitioner does not satisfy criterion regarding service as judge of work of others. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner claimed criterion relating to original scientific contributions of major significance but analysis not reached. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field. |
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