dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Applied Microbiology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the petitioner's academic honors did not qualify as nationally recognized awards, and evidence for other awards was not properly translated. Furthermore, the petitioner's memberships in professional associations did not require outstanding achievements, failing another key criterion.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
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