EB-1ABiotech and pharmaIndividualDecided February 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB202020_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Biotechnologist in immunology sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO confirmed petitioner met three evidentiary criteria (judging, scholarly articles, leading role) but dismissed appeal because totality of evidence failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top of the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner served on doctoral thesis jury and evaluated applications and papers for ministry-granted award.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner held leading role for organizations having distinguished reputation through research project involvement.
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner authored scholarly articles published in well-ranked journals in immunology field.
What was missing
- Final merits · Although meeting three criteria, body of work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier field status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner served on doctoral thesis jury and evaluated applications and papers for ministry-granted award. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner held leading role for organizations having distinguished reputation through research project involvement. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner authored scholarly articles published in well-ranked journals in immunology field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Although meeting three criteria, body of work does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier field status. |
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