Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Cancer Research (2024): did not meet number of evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director's finding that the petitioner did not demonstrate original scientific contributions of major significance to the field as a whole. The evidence, including publications and recommendation letters, was insufficient to prove that the petitioner's work had already realized a significant impact on the field.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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