Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Cancer Research: the evidence failed to establish that the beneficiary has
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence failed to establish that the beneficiary has earned sustained national or international acclaim. The beneficiary's award was determined to be a student scholarship for future potential rather than a prize recognizing past excellence. Furthermore, his membership in a research association did not require outstanding achievements as a condition for admission.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media
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