EB-1AChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN232026_03B2203
JudgingNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
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Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Judging · An unsigned letter about evaluation panels did not establish qualifying judging.
- Membership · Evidence was an employment confirmation letter, not showing membership requiring outstanding achievements.
- Published material · A video screenshot did not meet the requirement for published material in professional or major media.
- Final merits · Significance of work did not show sustained acclaim or top-of-field standing.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Not met | An unsigned letter about evaluation panels did not establish qualifying judging. |
 Membership | Not met | Evidence was an employment confirmation letter, not showing membership requiring outstanding achievements. |
 Published material | Not met | A video screenshot did not meet the requirement for published material in professional or major media. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but the analysis excerpt does not show a decision on it. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but the analysis excerpt does not show a decision on it. |
 Final merits | Not met | Significance of work did not show sustained acclaim or top-of-field standing. |
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