EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB072020_02B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Clinical chemist sought extraordinary ability classification. Claimed five criteria; two were met (judging, scholarly articles). Membership and original contributions criteria were rejected as lacking sufficient evidence of major significance or outstanding achievement requirements. Appeal dismissed as fewer than three criteria satisfied.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director's finding that criterion was met was not disturbed on appeal
- Scholarly articles · Director's finding that criterion was met was not disturbed on appeal
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not receive major internationally recognized award
- Membership · Memberships did not require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts
- Original contributions · Record did not establish extent of impact or influence; work not shown as major significance
- Final merits · Only two criteria met; aggregate review did not support sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director's finding that criterion was met was not disturbed on appeal |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director's finding that criterion was met was not disturbed on appeal |
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not receive major internationally recognized award |
 Membership | Not met | Memberships did not require outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts |
 Original contributions | Not met | Record did not establish extent of impact or influence; work not shown as major significance |
 Final merits | Not met | Only two criteria met; aggregate review did not support sustained national or international acclaim |
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