Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Gene Therapy: did not establish they met the claimed regulatory criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the claimed regulatory criteria. The AAO found that research grants and a pending patent application did not qualify as nationally recognized awards, and the evidence for membership in professional associations failed to establish that these organizations require outstanding achievements for admission.
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Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
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