EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY202025_01B2203
AwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A scientific researcher sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed a combined motion to reopen and reconsider because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or identify deficiencies in the prior dismissal; resubmitted evidence previously rejected and could not consider post-petition publications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award established; petition denied on this basis
- Original contributions · Did not satisfy this criterion as part of three-criterion threshold
- Published material · Did not satisfy this criterion as part of three-criterion threshold
- Scholarly articles · Did not satisfy this criterion as part of three-criterion threshold
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award established; petition denied on this basis |
 Original contributions | Not met | Did not satisfy this criterion as part of three-criterion threshold |
 Published material | Not met | Did not satisfy this criterion as part of three-criterion threshold |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Did not satisfy this criterion as part of three-criterion threshold |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Final merits analysis reserved due to failure on initial criteria threshold |
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