EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY062025_02B2203
Scholarly articlesMetMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A health management specialist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification, claiming three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found she met one criterion regarding scholarly articles but failed the membership criterion and reserved the leading role criterion. Because she did not establish three criteria, the final merits step was not performed, and the appeal was dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner co-authored article published in professional publication Ciencia et Praxis.
What was missing
- Membership · Association bylaws do not establish that membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or place among top percentage in field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner co-authored article published in professional publication Ciencia et Praxis. |
 Membership | Not met | Association bylaws do not establish that membership requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or place among top percentage in field. |
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