dismissed EB-1A Case: Earth Systems Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The petitioner only satisfied one of the five regulatory criteria discussed (judging the work of others), falling short of the required minimum of three. Specifically, his graduate fellowships were deemed scholastic honors not awards for excellence, his memberships did not require outstanding achievements, and letters from colleagues were insufficient to prove contributions of major significance.
Criteria Discussed
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