Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Dentistry (2003): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the EB-1A classification. The evidence submitted, primarily support letters, focused on the petitioner's valuable service as a bilingual dentist in an underserved community, which is relevant to a National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW) petition, not the extraordinary ability standard. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the specific regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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