EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Jun142012_01B2203
Published materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A public health specialist and medical epidemiologist claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner did not establish three evidentiary criteria and failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim necessary for extraordinary ability classification.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Published material · Article was not primarily about the petitioner as required by plain language of regulation
- Final merits · Evidence does not establish petitioner distinguished at national or international level or in small percentage at top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Published material | Not met | Article was not primarily about the petitioner as required by plain language of regulation |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence does not establish petitioner distinguished at national or international level or in small percentage at top |
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