EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL192005_09B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A life sciences researcher filed a self-petition for EB-1A. AAO found she failed to meet at least three criteria. Reliance on testimonial letters and minimal citations did not demonstrate major contributions recognized field-wide. Frequent publication alone does not show sustained acclaim at the very top of field. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · NIH grant as researcher does not establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence
- Membership · Director determined not met; petitioner did not contest on appeal
- Published material · Minimal citations of articles; no evidence of sustained major media attention or field recognition
- Scholarly articles · Frequent publication inherent to established scientist; does not indicate sustained acclaim requisite for extraordinary ability
- Final merits · Accomplished researcher but did not achieve sustained national or international acclaim placing her at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | NIH grant as researcher does not establish nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence |
 Membership | Not met | Director determined not met; petitioner did not contest on appeal |
 Published material | Not met | Minimal citations of articles; no evidence of sustained major media attention or field recognition |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Frequent publication inherent to established scientist; does not indicate sustained acclaim requisite for extraordinary ability |
 Final merits | Not met | Accomplished researcher but did not achieve sustained national or international acclaim placing her at very top |
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