EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Feb192009_01B2203
JudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research scientist in direct methanol fuel cell systems claiming EB-1A extraordinary ability. Petitioner demonstrated professional distinction particularly in multidisciplinary fields but failed to meet at least three regulatory criteria. Evidence insufficient to show sustained national or international acclaim at the very top.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · Invitation to review manuscripts does not demonstrate judging consistent with national or international acclaim
- Membership · Association membership based on employment or activity in field does not satisfy criterion
- Original contributions · Co-PI status on NSF grant insufficient; no evidence showing how expertise supported grant award
- Published material · Published materials not primarily about petitioner; not in professional or major media
- Final merits · Despite expert testimony of international recognition, evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | Invitation to review manuscripts does not demonstrate judging consistent with national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on employment or activity in field does not satisfy criterion |
 Original contributions | Not met | Co-PI status on NSF grant insufficient; no evidence showing how expertise supported grant award |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials not primarily about petitioner; not in professional or major media |
 Final merits | Not met | Despite expert testimony of international recognition, evidence does not establish sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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