Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Economics (2011): did not establish extraordinary ability as an economics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability as an economics professor. The director determined that the petitioner had not submitted extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim, and the AAO agreed with this conclusion after a de novo review of the record.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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