EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2012Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May092012_01B2203
AwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Self-petitioner claimed three criteria for extraordinary ability in life sciences research. AAO found petitioner failed to meet awards criterion, published material criterion (articles not about petitioner's work), and original contributions criterion (lacking major significance). Overall, petitioner did not establish sustained acclaim or top-tier status in field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Petitioner failed to establish receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards
- Original contributions · Original contributions lack major significance; work not shown to be unusually influential or widely applied
- Published material · Articles about petitioner's research insufficient; did not relate to petitioner's work in the field
- Final merits · Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and top percentage status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards |
 Original contributions | Not met | Original contributions lack major significance; work not shown to be unusually influential or widely applied |
 Published material | Not met | Articles about petitioner's research insufficient; did not relate to petitioner's work in the field |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and top percentage status |
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