Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Chemistry (2020): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The AAO determined that her membership in the American Chemical Society did not require outstanding achievements judged by experts, and her role in organizing a conference did not constitute a leading or critical role for the entire organization.
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Judging Scholarly Articles Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
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