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AAO EB-1A decision Aug192010_02B2203: chemistry and failure to meet the three-criterion threshold

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion—even a strong one like judging—is insufficient; petitioners must satisfy at least three criteria and demonstrate overall extraordinary ability. evidence that the petitioner played a leading or critical role rather than merely collaborative work; demonstration that th

Decision Snapshot

Field Value --- --- Decision ID Aug192010_02B2203 Decision date not stated in the extraction Outcome dismissed Field or occupation chemistry Final merits discussed Yes

Criteria Discussed

  • judging

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Criteria Accepted

  • judging

Criteria Rejected

  • leading_critical_role

  • original_contributions

  • scholarly_articles

Core Lesson

Meeting only one EB‑1A criterion—even a strong one like judging—is insufficient; petitioners must satisfy at least three criteria and demonstrate overall extraordinary ability.

Evidence Issue

  • evidence that the petitioner played a leading or critical role rather than merely collaborative work

  • demonstration that the research findings were original contributions of major significance

  • citations or independent recognition showing the scholarly articles were influential

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