Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Device Engineering (2009): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's academic awards were not considered nationally recognized prizes for excellence in the field, as they were only open to students. Furthermore, the petitioner's memberships in professional associations were not found to require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts for admission.
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Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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