Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Cardiology (2020): although the Director found the petitioner met three
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Decision Summary
Although the Director found the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria (judging, scholarly articles, and leading/critical role), the appeal was dismissed upon final merits determination. The AAO determined the petitioner had not sufficiently documented her academic and professional career and that the evidence submitted did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, or that she had risen to the very top of her field.
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Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination
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