Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Chemistry (2001): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner's student fellowship and teaching award did not meet the standard for nationally recognized prizes. Additionally, his membership in the American Chemical Society did not satisfy the criterion for associations requiring outstanding achievements, and published material about his work was considered promotional rather than independent media coverage.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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