Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Cancer Research (2014): did not establish qualifying evidence under at least three
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria required to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner had not demonstrated they were among the small percentage at the very top of their field. Specifically, the decision reasoned that a research fellowship and grant funding did not qualify as lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
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