EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT042024_04B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metLeading or critical roleClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A researcher claimed extraordinary ability in sciences, meeting two of ten criteria (judging, scholarly articles). AAO affirmed dismissal because original contributions lacked major significance and evidence of citations was only incremental contribution; no sustained national or international acclaim demonstrated.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director acknowledged this criterion was satisfied
- Scholarly articles · Director acknowledged this criterion was satisfied
What was missing
- Original contributions · Work lacked major significance; citations alone insufficient for impact
- Final merits · No sustained national or international acclaim or position at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director acknowledged this criterion was satisfied |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director acknowledged this criterion was satisfied |
 Original contributions | Not met | Work lacked major significance; citations alone insufficient for impact |
 Leading or critical role | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed on appeal but AAO did not analyze this criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | No sustained national or international acclaim or position at top of field |
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