Outcome: Dismissed
OCT012019_01B2203
Our summary
A geologist employed by a law firm petitioner sought extraordinary ability classification. She met three evidentiary criteria: judging, scholarly articles, and published material. However, the AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or that she represents the top small percentage of her field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Beneficiary served as reviewer for multiple journals and panel judge for theses.
- Published material · Article from GRSG Newsletter reporting beneficiary's Ph.D. dissertation defense.
- Scholarly articles · Beneficiary authored scholarly articles in her field.
What was missing
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained acclaim or career of acclaimed work at top of field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Beneficiary served as reviewer for multiple journals and panel judge for theses. | |
| Met | Article from GRSG Newsletter reporting beneficiary's Ph.D. dissertation defense. | |
| Met | Beneficiary authored scholarly articles in her field. | |
| Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained acclaim or career of acclaimed work at top of field. |
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