EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL032024_01B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Postdoctoral research fellow in biomedical engineering claimed extraordinary ability. Met three initial criteria: judging, original contributions, and scholarly articles. AAO held petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top in the field, citing lack of citation impact and insufficient evidence of upper-echelon status.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.
- Original contributions · Director determined scientific accomplishments of major significance met; AAO affirmed.
- Scholarly articles · Director determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding.
What was missing
- Final merits · AAO concluded petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier standing.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding. |
 Original contributions | Met | Director determined scientific accomplishments of major significance met; AAO affirmed. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director determined criterion met; AAO did not disturb this finding. |
 Final merits | Not met | AAO concluded petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier standing. |
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