dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Environmental Chemistry
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the petitioner's awards were limited to recent graduates and not open to established professionals in the field. Furthermore, the submitted published materials were not primarily about the petitioner but only mentioned him or cited his work in passing, which did not meet the regulatory standard.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
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