EB-1A Dismissed — Biological Safety (2021): while the beneficiary met the initial evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the beneficiary met the initial evidentiary requirements of satisfying three criteria (judging, scholarly articles, and leading/critical role), the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate that she had achieved the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to be considered among the small percentage at the very top of her field. The AAO agreed with the Director that the beneficiary's achievements, when considered in the final merits determination, were not sufficient to meet the high standard for the extraordinary ability classification.
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