EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided September 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP242020_05B2203
Scholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Research scientist claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. Director found three criteria met. AAO reversed on awards and published material, finding insufficient recognition, and concluded evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or top-tier status. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Scholarly articles · Record shows petitioner meets this criterion through published scholarly work
What was missing
- Awards · Awards not nationally or internationally recognized; no widespread media coverage in field
- Membership · Membership selection not shown to involve recognized national or international experts
- Published material · Petitioner only mentioned once in passing; articles not about him or his work
- Final merits · Insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim or top echelon status in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Scholarly articles | Met | Record shows petitioner meets this criterion through published scholarly work |
 Awards | Not met | Awards not nationally or internationally recognized; no widespread media coverage in field |
 Membership | Not met | Membership selection not shown to involve recognized national or international experts |
 Published material | Not met | Petitioner only mentioned once in passing; articles not about him or his work |
 Final merits | Not met | Insufficient evidence of sustained acclaim or top echelon status in field |
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