EB-1ABiotech and pharmaIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY272020_12B2203
JudgingMetOriginal contributionsMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsClaimed, not analyzedCommercial successClaimed, not analyzedExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedHigh salaryClaimed, not analyzedLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedMembershipClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A biomolecular researcher claimed extraordinary ability and met three initial criteria: judging, original contributions, and scholarly articles. AAO proceeded to final merits analysis and found record did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier achievement.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Peer review participation in professional journals established judging criterion.
- Original contributions · Director determined criterion met; delivery method for therapy showed major significance.
- Scholarly articles · Authorship of articles published in professional publications established criterion.
What was missing
- Final merits · Although three criteria met, totality of evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Peer review participation in professional journals established judging criterion. |
 Original contributions | Met | Director determined criterion met; delivery method for therapy showed major significance. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Authorship of articles published in professional publications established criterion. |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner indicated no major internationally recognized award. |
 Commercial success | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner identified only three criteria. |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner identified only three criteria. |
 High salary | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner identified only three criteria. |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner identified only three criteria. |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner identified only three criteria. |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; petitioner identified only three criteria. |
 Final merits | Not met | Although three criteria met, totality of evidence does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status. |
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