EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
May292009_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metLeading or critical roleNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A research scientist claimed EB-1A extraordinary ability in life sciences based on fellowship, association membership, publications, and guest speaking. The AAO dismissed, finding the fellowship undocumented, membership not based on outstanding achievement, publications routine to the field, no judging role, and insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · IBRO Fellowship lacked documentation as nationally or internationally recognized prize of excellence.
- Judging · Guest speaking does not constitute judging the work of others.
- Leading or critical role · Petitioner did not allege or establish leading or critical role for distinguished organization.
- Membership · Association membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition.
- Published material · Published materials not primarily about petitioner; peer-reviewed publications inherent to research success.
- Scholarly articles · Frequent publication of research findings inherent to established research scientist; does not indicate sustained acclaim.
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement in small percentage at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | IBRO Fellowship lacked documentation as nationally or internationally recognized prize of excellence. |
 Judging | Not met | Guest speaking does not constitute judging the work of others. |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Petitioner did not allege or establish leading or critical role for distinguished organization. |
 Membership | Not met | Association membership based on employment or activity, not outstanding achievement as essential condition. |
 Published material | Not met | Published materials not primarily about petitioner; peer-reviewed publications inherent to research success. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Frequent publication of research findings inherent to established research scientist; does not indicate sustained acclaim. |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or placement in small percentage at top of field. |
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