dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Chemistry
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The director and the AAO concluded that the submitted evidence, including academic awards, undocumented memberships, and routine peer review activities, was insufficient to meet the regulatory criteria. The petitioner's contributions, while acknowledged by colleagues, were not proven to be of major significance to the field as a whole.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Contributions Of Major Significance
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