EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132005_25B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metScholarly articlesNot metHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A postdoctoral cardiology researcher sought EB-1A classification. The AAO concurred with the director that the petitioner met no criteria of the ten regulatory requirements. Despite talent demonstrated through articles and letters, evidence does not show sustained national or international acclaim or placement within the small percentage at the very top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award indicative of high quality compared to students nationally but insufficient to meet criterion independently.
- Membership · Petitioner did not demonstrate membership requirements met for professional associations.
- Original contributions · Contributions not demonstrated as major significance recognized beyond immediate colleagues at filing.
- Scholarly articles · Citations not established at filing date; reference letters not adequately supported by unsolicited acclaim materials.
- Final merits · Petitioner shows immense talent but achievements not persuasively set above others in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award indicative of high quality compared to students nationally but insufficient to meet criterion independently. |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate membership requirements met for professional associations. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions not demonstrated as major significance recognized beyond immediate colleagues at filing. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Citations not established at filing date; reference letters not adequately supported by unsolicited acclaim materials. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed in decision. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed in decision. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed in decision. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed or analyzed as separate criterion. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner shows immense talent but achievements not persuasively set above others in field. |
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