dismissed EB-1A Case: Environmental Chemistry
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because even though the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying three criteria, the AAO determined in its final merits review that the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's activities, such as publishing scholarly articles and peer-reviewing, were considered routine and expected for a researcher in her field rather than evidence of rising to the very top.
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