EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN272020_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A cardiologist employed as chief physician in a Chinese hospital sought extraordinary ability. She met three initial criteria: judging, scholarly articles, and leading critical role. However, the AAO found the totality of evidence insufficient, with significant gaps in her career documentation and no evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or placement at the very top of her field. Appeal dismissed.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found; AAO affirmed petitioner reviewed articles for journal.
- Leading or critical role · Director found; AAO affirmed petitioner served as chief physician.
- Scholarly articles · Director found; AAO affirmed petitioner authored articles in professional publications.
What was missing
- Final merits · Totality of evidence shows gaps in academic and professional career; lacks sustained national or international acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found; AAO affirmed petitioner reviewed articles for journal. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found; AAO affirmed petitioner served as chief physician. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found; AAO affirmed petitioner authored articles in professional publications. |
 Final merits | Not met | Totality of evidence shows gaps in academic and professional career; lacks sustained national or international acclaim. |
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