EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV122024_02B2203
Leading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot met
Our summary
Biochemist seeking EB-1A claimed extraordinary ability in sciences. AAO held petitioner met only two criteria and failed on original contributions because evidence lacked objective demonstration of major significance, reliable citation metrics, or proof of field-wide impact.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Leading or critical role · Director found criterion satisfied at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(vi)
- Scholarly articles · Director found criterion satisfied at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(iv)
What was missing
- Awards · No one-time achievement of major internationally recognized award established
- Original contributions · Record lacks specifics on major significance to field; citation percentiles unreliable; funding sources do not establish major significance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found criterion satisfied at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(vi) |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found criterion satisfied at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3)(iv) |
 Awards | Not met | No one-time achievement of major internationally recognized award established |
 Original contributions | Not met | Record lacks specifics on major significance to field; citation percentiles unreliable; funding sources do not establish major significance |
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