EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided October 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT052022_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Cardiovascular researcher met two criteria but needed three. Original contributions criterion failed: guidelines participation and citations lack specific evidence of major significance; reference letters too conclusory; prestigious journal publication alone insufficient. Record does not demonstrate sustained acclaim or top-tier status required for extraordinary ability.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding
- Scholarly articles · Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Original contributions · Paper in guidelines and citations lack specifics demonstrating major significance; letters use hyperbolic language without detail; publication in prestigious journals alone insufficient
- Final merits · Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director found criterion satisfied; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Original contributions | Not met | Paper in guidelines and citations lack specifics demonstrating major significance; letters use hyperbolic language without detail; publication in prestigious journals alone insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not establish sustained national or international acclaim or position among small percentage at top of field |
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