EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Oct062009_01B2203
Scholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A plant biology researcher seeks EB-1A classification. He claimed awards, membership in professional societies, a leading critical role, and scholarly articles. The AAO found he met the scholarly articles criterion but did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or rank in the small percentage at the top of his field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Petitioner meets criterion through evidence of scholarly publications, though not addressed by director
What was missing
- Awards · Scholastic awards and principal investigator designation do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence
- Membership · Memberships in societies do not demonstrate outstanding achievements; requirements for noteworthy achievement insufficient
- Final merits · Evidence demonstrates talent and experience but does not show sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Petitioner meets criterion through evidence of scholarly publications, though not addressed by director |
 Awards | Not met | Scholastic awards and principal investigator designation do not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence |
 Membership | Not met | Memberships in societies do not demonstrate outstanding achievements; requirements for noteworthy achievement insufficient |
 Final merits | Not met | Evidence demonstrates talent and experience but does not show sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of field |
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