Outcome: Dismissed
May292009_03B2203
Our summary
Scientist in cell biology claimed extraordinary ability through professional awards and membership in scientific societies. AAO found petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim at the top level, as awards were not nationally recognized and memberships did not require outstanding achievement.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Young Investigator Award, Thomas Baum Travel Award, and scholarship not nationally or internationally recognized
- Membership · ASCB, AAAS, Sigma Xi, SfN, and ARVO memberships do not require outstanding achievement for admission
- Final merits · Petitioner's 200 publications and invited lectures fall far below top level comparators in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Young Investigator Award, Thomas Baum Travel Award, and scholarship not nationally or internationally recognized | |
| Not met | ASCB, AAAS, Sigma Xi, SfN, and ARVO memberships do not require outstanding achievement for admission | |
| Not met | Petitioner's 200 publications and invited lectures fall far below top level comparators in field |
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