EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN112018_01B2203
Leading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetHigh salaryNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Neonatologist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met only two initial criteria: scholarly articles and leading role. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to meet three-criterion threshold and aggregate record did not demonstrate sustained national acclaim or top-tier expertise.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner performed leading role streamlining neonatal protocols for distinguished organization
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications
What was missing
- High salary · Salary of $231,255 not demonstrated as high relative to others in neonatology field during same period
- Original contributions · Publications and presentations insufficient; no evidence of unusually influential or widely applied contributions
- Final merits · Aggregate record does not support extraordinary ability or top percentage standing required
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Petitioner performed leading role streamlining neonatal protocols for distinguished organization |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner authored scholarly articles in professional publications |
 High salary | Not met | Salary of $231,255 not demonstrated as high relative to others in neonatology field during same period |
 Original contributions | Not met | Publications and presentations insufficient; no evidence of unusually influential or widely applied contributions |
 Final merits | Not met | Aggregate record does not support extraordinary ability or top percentage standing required |
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