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 found that a 'Trainee Travel Award' was not a major award for excellence, but rather funding to offset travel expenses for junior members. The petitioner also did not establish that her membership in the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) required outstanding achievements as a condition for admission.
Criteria Discussed
Awards Membership In Associations
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