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AAO EB-1A decision APR152019_01B2203: neurosurgery and failure to meet the three-criterion threshold

A petition can succeed without a major award by meeting at least three EB‑1A criteria—especially strong citation metrics, demonstrable original contributions, and extensive judging/peer‑review activities that show the applicant is in the top percentage of the field. Petitioner had not received a maj

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR152019_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome sustained Field or occupation neurosurgery Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • published_material

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

Not stated in the extracted decision plan.

Core Lesson

A petition can succeed without a major award by meeting at least three EB‑1A criteria—especially strong citation metrics, demonstrable original contributions, and extensive judging/peer‑review activities that show the applicant is in the top percentage of the field.

Evidence Issue

  • Petitioner had not received a major, internationally recognized award

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