EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN182005_03B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research scientist seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in sciences. Claimed awards, membership, publications, citations, and judging participation. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner shows talent but lacks evidence establishing sustained national or international acclaim placing him among small percentage at field top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Lesser awards and fellowships insufficient to establish national or international acclaim
- Judging · Peer review routine in field; does not indicate selection of scientists with sustained acclaim
- Membership · Largest scientific society requires degree and years experience; does not establish outstanding achievement
- Scholarly articles · Citations are routine in scientific community; do not establish sustained acclaim
- Final merits · Evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Lesser awards and fellowships insufficient to establish national or international acclaim |
 Judging | Not met | Peer review routine in field; does not indicate selection of scientists with sustained acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Largest scientific society requires degree and years experience; does not establish outstanding achievement |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Citations are routine in scientific community; do not establish sustained acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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