EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN202005_09B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Orthopaedics researcher claimed extraordinary ability in sciences. Decision found petitioner accomplished but lacking sustained national or international acclaim at field's top. Multiple regulatory criteria not met; insufficient documentation of major contributions.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Single nationally recognized award over decades insufficient for sustained acclaim
- Judging · No evidence that journal referee role reflects sustained national or international acclaim
- Membership · Criterion not established per director determination
- Original contributions · Minimal citation of articles; award alone insufficient for major significance
- Published material · Petitioner did not submit citing articles for substantive review
- Final merits · Accomplished researcher but evidence does not establish sustained acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Single nationally recognized award over decades insufficient for sustained acclaim |
 Judging | Not met | No evidence that journal referee role reflects sustained national or international acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Criterion not established per director determination |
 Original contributions | Not met | Minimal citation of articles; award alone insufficient for major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Petitioner did not submit citing articles for substantive review |
 Final merits | Not met | Accomplished researcher but evidence does not establish sustained acclaim at top of field |
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