EB-1ABiotech and pharmaIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN292026_04B2203
Original contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Postdoctoral bioelectronics researcher sought EB-1A classification. AAO dismissed motion to reconsider prior appeal dismissal, affirming that record failed to establish major significance of contributions and did not meet the minimum three criteria threshold.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Contributions not established as major significance; opinion letters insufficient; single entity using technology insufficient
- Final merits · Failed to meet at least three initial criteria; final merits determination not conducted
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions not established as major significance; opinion letters insufficient; single entity using technology insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet at least three initial criteria; final merits determination not conducted |
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