EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY232024_01B2203
JudgingMetPublished materialMetScholarly articlesMetFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Postdoctoral research associate in immunology/pathology met three initial EB-1A criteria: judging, scholarly articles, and published material. AAO dismissed appeal holding peer review, publication, and citations are routine for researchers and do not demonstrate sustained national/international acclaim or top-of-field status required.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Petitioner served as peer reviewer for scientific manuscripts.
- Published material · Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Clinical Investigation.
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner authored and co-authored scholarly articles in professional journals.
What was missing
- Final merits · Peer review participation and scholarship routine among researchers; citation record and publication rate not exceptional relative to field; lacks sustained national or international acclaim.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Petitioner served as peer reviewer for scientific manuscripts. |
 Published material | Met | Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Clinical Investigation. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner authored and co-authored scholarly articles in professional journals. |
 Final merits | Not met | Peer review participation and scholarship routine among researchers; citation record and publication rate not exceptional relative to field; lacks sustained national or international acclaim. |
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