Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Computer Science (2007): the petitioner's awards were not considered nationally
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's awards were not considered nationally recognized prizes for excellence in his professional field. The 'All-American Scholar' award was determined to be a student honor based on academics rather than professional achievement, and other submitted awards were disregarded as they were received after the petition's filing date.
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Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
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