EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided March 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR022021_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A research assistant professor in biomedical sciences sought EB-1A classification claiming four evidentiary criteria. AAO found judging and scholarly articles met, but published material and original contributions not met. Overall, petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability or sustained national or international acclaim required for classification.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Peer reviewed manuscripts for professional journals
- Scholarly articles · Authored articles in PLOS One and other professional journals
What was missing
- Original contributions · Contributions original but not demonstrated as major significance
- Published material · Citations to work insufficient; material must be about individual
- Final merits · Did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Peer reviewed manuscripts for professional journals |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Authored articles in PLOS One and other professional journals |
 Original contributions | Not met | Contributions original but not demonstrated as major significance |
 Published material | Not met | Citations to work insufficient; material must be about individual |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed |
 Final merits | Not met | Did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim |
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