dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Biomedical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, specifically a Fogarty Foundation Fellowship and a Postdoctoral Investigator Award, represented support for training and were for individuals progressing in their field, not for someone who has already risen to the very top.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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