EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN032026_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A radiation oncologist and clinical researcher claimed eight criteria. The service center accepted only scholarly articles. The AAO dismissed the appeal because memberships, published material, judging and contributions were not established, leaving fewer than three criteria met, and it reserved the final merits determination.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Service center found this criterion satisfied and the decision does not disturb that.
What was missing
- Judging · Tumor board participation not shown to involve judging the work of others.
- Membership · No showing that the societies require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.
- Original contributions · No showing the work was widely implemented or had major impact on the field.
- Published material · No evidence the publication is professional, trade or major media, such as circulation data.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Service center found this criterion satisfied and the decision does not disturb that. |
 Judging | Not met | Tumor board participation not shown to involve judging the work of others. |
 Membership | Not met | No showing that the societies require outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | No showing the work was widely implemented or had major impact on the field. |
 Published material | Not met | No evidence the publication is professional, trade or major media, such as circulation data. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed text provided. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed text provided. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in the condensed text provided. |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved because the initial three-criteria threshold was not satisfied. |
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