Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Earth Systems Science: 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 classification. The director found that the evidence submitted, such as student fellowships and memberships in professional associations without selective requirements, did not meet the high standard of the regulatory criteria. Although the petitioner met the criterion for judging the work of others, he did not satisfy the required minimum of three criteria overall.
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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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