Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Biomedical Research (2005): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided for criteria such as awards (student scholarships), memberships (associations did not require outstanding achievements), and original contributions (reference letters were not from independent sources and spoke of potential) was deemed insufficient to prove the petitioner had risen to the very top of her field.
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Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions
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