dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Fisheries Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO agreed with the director that the evidence, such as a student scholarship, a local conference poster award, and peer-review activities, was not sufficient to meet the high standard required for an alien of extraordinary ability and was consistent with the work of a postdoctoral researcher rather than someone at the very top of their field.
Criteria Discussed
Awards Judging The Work Of Others
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