EB-1AChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Oct062009_02B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
An analytical chemist sought extraordinary ability classification in the sciences. Petitioner abandoned the membership criterion on appeal and did not meet awards, published material, or aggregate criteria. The AAO found the petitioner talented but not distinguished enough to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top level. Petition denied.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award predated filing by twenty years; not indicative of sustained acclaim
- Membership · Petitioner abandoned this claim on appeal
- Published material · Citations alone cannot satisfy criterion; petitioner only moderately cited
- Final merits · Petitioner shows talent but not significantly above others; not at very top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award predated filing by twenty years; not indicative of sustained acclaim |
 Membership | Not met | Petitioner abandoned this claim on appeal |
 Published material | Not met | Citations alone cannot satisfy criterion; petitioner only moderately cited |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner shows talent but not significantly above others; not at very top of field |
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