EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV142005_05B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metJudgingClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A neuroscience researcher claimed extraordinary ability through fellowship, memberships, and journal review. The AAO found only journal review criterion met; the fellowship indicated promise rather than sustained acclaim, and memberships lacked evidence of stringent standards. Only one criterion satisfied; researcher was promising but had not achieved sustained national or international acclaim at the very top level. Appeal dismissed.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Wellcome Fellowship for postdoctoral research indicates promise but not sustained acclaim of established scientists
- Membership · Society memberships based on meritorious research but not demonstrated as requiring outstanding achievement
- Final merits · Only one criterion met; neuroscience researcher of promise but not achieved sustained acclaim at very top
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Wellcome Fellowship for postdoctoral research indicates promise but not sustained acclaim of established scientists |
 Membership | Not met | Society memberships based on meritorious research but not demonstrated as requiring outstanding achievement |
 Judging | Claimed, not analyzed | Counsel did not claim this criterion on appeal |
 Final merits | Not met | Only one criterion met; neuroscience researcher of promise but not achieved sustained acclaim at very top |
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