dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Biomedical Research
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.
Criteria Discussed
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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