EB-1AEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2008Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jan182008_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Chemistry researcher and acting instructor sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification in sciences. Claimed awards, membership, and scholarly articles. AAO found patent insufficient, fellowship limited to young researchers not indicative of top-level acclaim. Appeal dismissed for failure to establish position among small percentage at very top of field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Japanese patent and associate professor position insufficient; patent not evidence of national acclaim
- Membership · Membership in American Chemical Society not substantiated; no evidence of membership criteria or status
- Final merits · Petitioner shows talent but not distinguished researcher; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Japanese patent and associate professor position insufficient; patent not evidence of national acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Membership in American Chemical Society not substantiated; no evidence of membership criteria or status |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but citations discussed; peer review routine in field; insufficient for sustained acclaim standard |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner shows talent but not distinguished researcher; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated |
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