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- O-1ALife sciences and medicineDec 2019Dismissed
Dismissed · 3 criteria reviewed0 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2019Dismissed
Postdoctoral scholar and environmental sustainability fellow in life sciences seeks extraordinary ability classification. Claims six criteria beyond judging. AAO affirms only judging criterion met; insufficient evidence of three required criteria or status among top percentage in field.
1 of 7 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2019Dismissed
A psychologist seeking extraordinary ability classification claimed four criteria. The AAO affirmed the service center's finding that only two were met: judging and scholarly articles. The original contributions criterion failed because citation counts were not shown to reflect major significance. The petitioner did not establish sustained acclaim or top-tier standing in psychology.
2 of 11 criteria metRead →