Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business (2017): did not meet the plain language requirements of at least
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the plain language requirements of at least three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards were student-level and not nationally recognized for excellence in her field, her memberships did not require outstanding achievements, and published articles were authored by her, not about her.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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