Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Academia (2021): the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. The petitioner misconstrued the AAO's prior determination regarding a 2005 award, and did not successfully argue that it qualified as a nationally or internationally recognized prize or a major one-time achievement.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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