EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR282024_01B2203
Leading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedJudgingClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedScholarly articlesClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner in sciences field sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. AAO affirmed denial: no major internationally recognized award received individually, and fewer than three evidentiary criteria satisfied. Honorary membership insufficient; leading critical role unsubstantiated. Record lacks evidence of sustained acclaim and top-tier status.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Letters do not establish whether role was leading or critical or whether organizations possessed distinguished reputation; single procedure assistance insufficient.
- Membership · Honorary membership does not require outstanding achievements of members as judged by recognized national or international experts; voters' qualifications not established.
- Final merits · Record does not evidence sustained national or international acclaim or standing at very top of field; insufficient criteria met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Letters do not establish whether role was leading or critical or whether organizations possessed distinguished reputation; single procedure assistance insufficient. |
 Membership | Not met | Honorary membership does not require outstanding achievements of members as judged by recognized national or international experts; voters' qualifications not established. |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Scholarly articles | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; waived by petitioner on appeal. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not evidence sustained national or international acclaim or standing at very top of field; insufficient criteria met. |
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