EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided January 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN292021_05B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner oncologist seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met two criteria: judging and scholarly articles. AAO dismissed appeal, finding original contributions criterion not satisfied and insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim or top-tier recognition in medical field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found petitioner satisfied criterion for participation as judge; AAO agreed.
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner satisfied criterion for authorship of scholarly articles; AAO agreed.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Petitioner failed to establish original contributions of major significance; co-authored articles with many authors; participation in clinical trial insufficient.
- Final merits · Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at top of field despite citation counts.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner satisfied criterion for participation as judge; AAO agreed. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner satisfied criterion for authorship of scholarly articles; AAO agreed. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish original contributions of major significance; co-authored articles with many authors; participation in clinical trial insufficient. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not support sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at top of field despite citation counts. |
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