AAO EB-1A decision APR272005_09B2203

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID APR272005_09B2203 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

• awards

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• original_contributions

• published_material

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

• original_contributions

• scholarly_articles

Criteria Rejected

• awards

• high_salary

• leading_critical_role

• membership

• published_material

Core Lesson

Do not rely on research‑training awards, society membership, local salary comparisons, or isolated citations to meet EB‑1A criteria; instead emphasize demonstrable original contributions (e.g., patents) and a strong record of widely‑cited scholarly articles.

Evidence Issue

• Award was deemed research training funding, not top‑level recognition

• Local salary data not an appropriate benchmark for high salary criterion

• No evidence that AACR membership requires outstanding achievement

• Citations and editorial mentions do not constitute qualifying published material about the beneficiary

• Insufficient proof of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations

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