EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN172005_09B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Postdoctoral medical researcher claimed extraordinary ability through awards, membership, and original contributions. AAO found awards lacked supporting documentation, membership criterion unmet, and publications did not demonstrate sustained national acclaim. Petitioner showed talent but failed to establish three required criteria for EB-1A eligibility.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner did not submit evidence of award significance, selection rules, number of recipients, or nominating criteria
- Membership · Petitioner did not establish that membership in society required outstanding achievement
- Original contributions · Petitioner did not demonstrate impact of articles or unsolicited materials reflecting sustained national acclaim
- Final merits · Evidence shows postdoctoral talent but not sustained acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner did not submit evidence of award significance, selection rules, number of recipients, or nominating criteria |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner did not establish that membership in society required outstanding achievement |
 Original contributions | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate impact of articles or unsolicited materials reflecting sustained national acclaim |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence shows postdoctoral talent but not sustained acclaim or placement among small percentage at top of field |
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