dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Computer Science
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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.
Criteria Discussed
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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