dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Dermatology Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's career development award was deemed to be for 'junior investigators' to fund future research, not an award for past excellence. The petitioner also failed to show that his memberships in professional associations required outstanding achievements, and the submitted published material only cited his work rather than being primarily about him.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien
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