EB-1AHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided May 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY272020_14B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner orthodontist, researcher and educator seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability met two of three required criteria. The AAO dismissed, finding petitioner satisfied only judging and scholarly articles criteria; original contributions criterion not met because citation figures and impact on clinical practice were insufficient to demonstrate major significance.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Served as peer reviewer for more than twenty scientific journals.
- Scholarly articles · Co-authored eight papers or book chapters published in professional journals.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Citation figures do not establish major significance; research impact on field not demonstrated.
- Final merits · Does not meet threshold of three criteria; record does not support sustained national or international acclaim at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Served as peer reviewer for more than twenty scientific journals. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Co-authored eight papers or book chapters published in professional journals. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citation figures do not establish major significance; research impact on field not demonstrated. |
 Final merits | Not met | Does not meet threshold of three criteria; record does not support sustained national or international acclaim at top of field. |
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