EB-1ALife sciences and medicineEmployerDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN172005_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Medical researcher with counsel seeks EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed awards, membership, and original contributions through publications and letters. AAO found awards lacked demonstrated significance, membership unsubstantiated, and publications insufficient to show impact. Not at very top of field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No evidence of significance, selection criteria, or competitiveness of third-class National Award for Technological Invention
- Membership · Petitioner did not establish society membership demonstrates extraordinary ability at highest level
- Original contributions · Articles and letters insufficient; director correctly found lack of demonstrated impact and inadequate unsolicited acclaim materials
- Final merits · Postdoctoral researcher shows talent but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim or risen to very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No evidence of significance, selection criteria, or competitiveness of third-class National Award for Technological Invention |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not establish society membership demonstrates extraordinary ability at highest level |
 Original contributions | Not met | Articles and letters insufficient; director correctly found lack of demonstrated impact and inadequate unsolicited acclaim materials |
 Final merits | Not met | Postdoctoral researcher shows talent but has not achieved sustained national or international acclaim or risen to very top of field |
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