Outcome: Dismissed
JUL152005_09B2203
Our summary
Scientist in cancer research self-petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. AAO found petitioner met zero of criteria analyzed; while work was valuable, record lacked evidence of sustained national or international acclaim placing him at field's top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Fellowships are inherent to scientific activity and do not reflect nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
- Membership · No evidence that AAPS, AIBS, or AAAS membership requires outstanding achievement as prerequisite
- Original contributions · Letters from colleagues carry less weight than independent evidence; record does not establish major contributions to field
- Scholarly articles · Three published articles insufficient; frequent publication is inherent to established scientist and does not indicate sustained acclaim
- Final merits · Failed to meet at least three criteria; made valuable contributions but not at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Fellowships are inherent to scientific activity and do not reflect nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards | |
| Not met | No evidence that AAPS, AIBS, or AAAS membership requires outstanding achievement as prerequisite | |
| Not met | Letters from colleagues carry less weight than independent evidence; record does not establish major contributions to field | |
| Not met | Three published articles insufficient; frequent publication is inherent to established scientist and does not indicate sustained acclaim | |
| Not met | Failed to meet at least three criteria; made valuable contributions but not at very top of field |
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