EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL132005_08B2203
AwardsNot metLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An epidemiologist with published research on myocardial infarction and sleep apnea sought EB-1A classification. The AAO found the petitioner failed three-criterion threshold, lacking major nationally recognized awards, media recognition timed before filing, or widespread field acknowledgment of contributions as breakthrough work. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Departmental graduate student award too narrow; does not meet nationally or internationally recognized standard.
- Leading or critical role · Junior faculty position not indicative of top-tier standing; letters lack unsolicited materials from outside institutions.
- Original contributions · Contributions to epidemiological research lack adequate evidence of widespread recognition as major contributions.
- Published material · Media attention post-filing date cannot retroactively establish eligibility; timing requirement not met.
- Scholarly articles · Publication alone insufficient; greater scientific community reaction not documented as unusually influential or highly acclaimed.
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria; achievements not significantly above others at national or international level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Departmental graduate student award too narrow; does not meet nationally or internationally recognized standard. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Junior faculty position not indicative of top-tier standing; letters lack unsolicited materials from outside institutions. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions to epidemiological research lack adequate evidence of widespread recognition as major contributions. |
 Published material | Not met | Media attention post-filing date cannot retroactively establish eligibility; timing requirement not met. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Publication alone insufficient; greater scientific community reaction not documented as unusually influential or highly acclaimed. |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria; achievements not significantly above others at national or international level. |
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