EB-1AChemistry and materialsEmployerDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN162020_02B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research chemist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found three criteria met but concluded final merits analysis demonstrated lack of sustained international acclaim or placement among small percentage at field top, dismissing appeal.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Evidence of peer review work in field
- Original contributions · AAO found record established nature and significance of contributions to doctoral research
- Scholarly articles · Director found authorship of scholarly articles satisfied
What was missing
- Final merits · Although three criteria met, totality of evidence shows no sustained national or international acclaim; work belongs to research teams, not singular achievement at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Evidence of peer review work in field |
 Original contributions | Met | AAO found record established nature and significance of contributions to doctoral research |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found authorship of scholarly articles satisfied |
 Final merits | Not met | Although three criteria met, totality of evidence shows no sustained national or international acclaim; work belongs to research teams, not singular achievement at top of field |
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