Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business Development And Commercialization (2015): did not establish eligibility under the awards criterion
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the awards criterion. The evidence showed that the awards were granted to the companies he worked for, not to him as an individual. The petitioner also did not provide sufficient evidence to prove he was personally responsible for the achievements that led to the awards or that the awards were for excellence in his specific field.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
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