EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132005_23B2203
Published materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Scientist self-petitioner in sciences sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO found published materials lacked extensive documentation of influence and scholarly articles received only modest citations. Evidence insufficient to meet three required criteria for extraordinary ability at top of field.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Published material · Lacking extensive documentation of unusual influence or acclaim throughout scientific field
- Scholarly articles · Twenty citations over decade does not elevate petitioner above almost all others nationally or internationally
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria necessary for sustained national or international acclaim at top level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Not met | Lacking extensive documentation of unusual influence or acclaim throughout scientific field |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Twenty citations over decade does not elevate petitioner above almost all others nationally or internationally |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria necessary for sustained national or international acclaim at top level |
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