EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb102009_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-represented meteorologist claimed extraordinary ability based on awards, memberships in scientific societies, and high salary. AAO found awards insufficient, memberships required only publication records or standard credentials, and no comparative salary evidence provided. Appeal dismissed for failure to meet three criteria.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Travel funding from employer and conference attendance do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized awards
- High salary · No evidence of salary comparison to other meteorologists at national or international level
- Membership · Sigma Xi requires two first-author publications, not outstanding achievement; AMS membership based on education and experience, not extraordinary achievement
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Travel funding from employer and conference attendance do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized awards |
 High salary | Not met | No evidence of salary comparison to other meteorologists at national or international level |
 Membership | Not met | Sigma Xi requires two first-author publications, not outstanding achievement; AMS membership based on education and experience, not extraordinary achievement |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to meet three criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at very top |
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