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Published AAO appeal decisions
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- EB-1ALife sciences and medicineJun 2021Dismissed
Postdoctoral biochemistry researcher sought extraordinary ability classification. Met only two of ten criteria despite claiming four additional ones on appeal. AAO found insufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or position among very top of field.
2 of 11 criteria metRead → - EB-1ALife sciences and medicine2021Dismissed
Research scientist in molecular virology claimed four criteria. AAO found three met: judging, original contributions, and scholarly articles. However, appeal dismissed because evidence as a whole does not show sustained national or international acclaim or placement among the very top of the field.
3 of 6 criteria metRead →