EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jan292009_01B2203
AwardsNot metHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Veterinarian and laboratory head sought EB-1A classification on self-petition. Claimant submitted evidence of VPAP award, professional memberships, conference paper presentation, and board certification. AAO found award criteria reflected service length rather than excellence, memberships lacked outstanding achievement requirement, and no comparative salary documentation provided.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · VPAP award criteria do not demonstrate excellence; requirements based on service and practice length, not outstanding achievement.
- High salary · No comparative salary data provided to show petitioner commands higher earnings than field average.
- Membership · Membership criteria require certification, training, and experience but do not require outstanding achievement as judged by recognized experts.
- Scholarly articles · Citations of petitioner's work by others primarily address authors' own research; paper presentation insufficient without publication evidence.
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim placing her at very top of veterinary field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | VPAP award criteria do not demonstrate excellence; requirements based on service and practice length, not outstanding achievement. |
 High salary | Not met | No comparative salary data provided to show petitioner commands higher earnings than field average. |
 Membership | Not met | Membership criteria require certification, training, and experience but do not require outstanding achievement as judged by recognized experts. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Citations of petitioner's work by others primarily address authors' own research; paper presentation insufficient without publication evidence. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim placing her at very top of veterinary field. |
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