EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided March 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR142023_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An oceanographer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She met two criteria: scholarly articles and judging. The AAO found her original contributions did not show major significance and that she lacked the sustained national or international acclaim and top-tier standing required for EB-1A classification.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found petitioner met participation as judge criterion.
- Scholarly articles · Director found petitioner met authorship of scholarly articles criterion.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Citations to petitioner's work do not show major significance impact on oceanography field.
- Final merits · Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found petitioner met participation as judge criterion. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found petitioner met authorship of scholarly articles criterion. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations to petitioner's work do not show major significance impact on oceanography field. |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability classification. |
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