EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided March 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR052020_02B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An epigenetics and oncology researcher filed I-140 for extraordinary ability. He satisfied three initial criteria including original contributions of major significance. However, AAO reversed on final merits, finding productive career but insufficient sustained acclaim or evidence of very top of field status.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Peer review participation established judging criterion met
- Original contributions · Director granted major significance claim based on discovery and extensive citation evidence
- Scholarly articles · Multiple scholarly articles in professional publications established criterion
What was missing
- Final merits · Despite three criteria met, petitioner failed sustained national or international acclaim and small percentage at top requirements
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Peer review participation established judging criterion met |
 Original contributions | Met | Director granted major significance claim based on discovery and extensive citation evidence |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Multiple scholarly articles in professional publications established criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Despite three criteria met, petitioner failed sustained national or international acclaim and small percentage at top requirements |
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