EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP302024_02B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A cancer researcher sought extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, affirming that he met only two criteria and failed to demonstrate original contributions of major significance or overall sustained acclaim warranting EB-1A.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director granted this criterion
- Scholarly articles · Director granted this criterion
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award
- Original contributions · Citations and support letters insufficient; work not demonstrably of major significance to field
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria; lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top of field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director granted this criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Director granted this criterion |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award |
 Original contributions | Not met | Citations and support letters insufficient; work not demonstrably of major significance to field |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria; lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top of field |
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