AAO research

AAO EB-1A decision APR242019_01B2203

Funding, citation metrics, or single seminars are insufficient to satisfy the 'major significance' requirement for original contributions; petitioners must provide clear evidence of impact and influence on the field. No concrete proof that the research or evaluation plan had major significance or im

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR242019_01B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation Not stated in the extracted decision plan. Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

  • original_contributions

Core Lesson

Funding, citation metrics, or single seminars are insufficient to satisfy the 'major significance' requirement for original contributions; petitioners must provide clear evidence of impact and influence on the field.

Evidence Issue

  • No concrete proof that the research or evaluation plan had major significance or impact on the field

  • Funding alone was not treated as a major contribution

  • Citation counts and ranking percentages were not linked to demonstrable influence

  • Seminar presentation was not shown to be a major, internationally recognized contribution

  • Lack of specific description of how the petitioner’s work changed practice, policy, or scholarly discourse

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