EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided September 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP222022_03B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetOriginal contributionsNot metAwardsClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Pathologist and professor seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Met three of ten criteria: judging, scholarly articles, and critical role at family company. AAO dismissed appeal, finding no sustained national or international acclaim; achievements were routine academic duties and family-based rather than demonstrating top-tier standing.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Satisfied criterion; petitioner judged work of others in normal university duties.
- Leading or critical role · Critical role at family company satisfied criterion; company founded by family and petitioner received shares from father.
- Scholarly articles · Satisfied criterion; petitioner authored scholarly articles in field.
What was missing
- Original contributions · Articles and communications lack evidence of major significance; insufficient specific commentary demonstrating major contributions.
- Final merits · Met three criteria but lacks sustained national or international acclaim; judging and articles routine in academia; company role based on family ownership not acclaim; reputation regional only.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Satisfied criterion; petitioner judged work of others in normal university duties. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Critical role at family company satisfied criterion; company founded by family and petitioner received shares from father. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Satisfied criterion; petitioner authored scholarly articles in field. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Articles and communications lack evidence of major significance; insufficient specific commentary demonstrating major contributions. |
 Awards | Claimed, not analyzed | Not claimed; no evidence of major internationally recognized award. |
 Final merits | Not met | Met three criteria but lacks sustained national or international acclaim; judging and articles routine in academia; company role based on family ownership not acclaim; reputation regional only. |
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