Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Biomedical Research: did not establish the beneficiary had earned sustained
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted award was found to be a studentship for ongoing training, not a prize for excellence recognizing past achievements. Furthermore, the beneficiary's membership in a professional association did not require outstanding achievements as a prerequisite for all members, thus falling short of the regulatory standard.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
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