dismissed EB-1A Case: Bioinorganic Chemistry
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner's evidence, including a student fellowship and a teaching assistantship, was deemed routine for academic training and not indicative of acclaim. Furthermore, his publication record was considered minimal and lacked evidence of independent citations, failing to prove that his work had a major significant impact on the field.
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