EB-1AFinance and economicsEmployerDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB222005_03B2203
Original contributionsMetHigh salaryNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Senior quantitative analyst for financial institution claimed extraordinary ability in business. Met original contributions criterion through cutting-edge forecasting work but failed membership, judging, critical role, and high salary criteria. AAO dismissed appeal; only one criterion met when three required.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Original contributions · Work on forecasting methods and arbitrage strategies deemed cutting-edge and significant.
What was missing
- High salary · No evidence salary compares with most experienced experts nationally.
- Judging · Peer review is routine; no evidence of sustained national acclaim from reviewing.
- Leading or critical role · Nature of role and its criticality to company success not adequately established.
- Membership · Associations do not require outstanding achievements for membership.
- Final merits · Talent demonstrated but achievements do not set applicant significantly above peers.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Original contributions | Met | Work on forecasting methods and arbitrage strategies deemed cutting-edge and significant. |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence salary compares with most experienced experts nationally. |
 Judging | Not met | Peer review is routine; no evidence of sustained national acclaim from reviewing. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Nature of role and its criticality to company success not adequately established. |
 Membership | Not met | Associations do not require outstanding achievements for membership. |
 Final merits | Not met | Talent demonstrated but achievements do not set applicant significantly above peers. |
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