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2005-2026
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- EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2005Dismissed
Biomedical researcher claiming extraordinary ability based on memberships, publications, scholarly articles, and original contributions. AAO found two criteria met but membership and leading role claims failed. Evidence did not establish sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field.
2 of 6 criteria metRead → - O-1AHealthcare, clinical2005Dismissed
Dismissed · 9 criteria reviewed1 of 9 criteria metRead →