Outcome: Dismissed
DEC312020_07B2203
Our summary
Orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder repair seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed five criteria including original contributions and scholarly articles. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner met only two of three required criteria; original contributions lack evidence of major significance, and overall record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim required for classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO affirmed based on evidence of earnings
What was missing
- Original contributions · Publications show work received attention but citation numbers and recommendation letters do not establish contributions of major significance to field
- Final merits · Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or risen to very top of field as required
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director determined criterion satisfied; AAO affirmed based on evidence of earnings | |
| Not met | Publications show work received attention but citation numbers and recommendation letters do not establish contributions of major significance to field | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Petitioner did not claim or establish major internationally recognized award | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed criterion not analyzed by decision | |
| Not met | Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or risen to very top of field as required |
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