Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Environmental Science (2005): did not establish eligibility at the time of filing
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The AAO affirmed the director's decision to disregard awards received after the petition's filing date. The awards and recognition submitted that pre-dated the filing were deemed student or employee awards, not nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence demonstrating sustained acclaim.
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