Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Biochemistry (2024): did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director that the evidence, including citation records and support letters, did not establish that the petitioner's research constituted original contributions of major significance to the field of biochemistry. The petitioner did not successfully rebut the Director's findings or provide sufficient evidence to meet the high standard required for this visa category.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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