dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Biomedical Research
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that a research grant was not awarded to the petitioner directly, and a patent does not qualify as an award for excellence. The petitioner did not successfully overcome the director's denial on the other contested criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
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