EB-1ALife sciences and medicineEmployerDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun052009_09B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Employer petitioned for researcher in sciences for EB-1A extraordinary ability. Claimed three regulatory criteria covering awards, membership, and published material. AAO found beneficiary failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or placement at very top of research field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Grants and exchange program awards from 1993-1999 too remote to evidence sustained acclaim
- Membership · Membership requirements based on activity or education do not constitute outstanding achievement
- Published material · References in other articles do not satisfy requirement for material primarily about beneficiary
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim placing beneficiary at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Grants and exchange program awards from 1993-1999 too remote to evidence sustained acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Membership requirements based on activity or education do not constitute outstanding achievement |
 Published material | Not met | References in other articles do not satisfy requirement for material primarily about beneficiary |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim placing beneficiary at top of field |
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