Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Materials Science (2007): did not meet the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. The evidence for membership in Sigma Xi was insufficient as the organization was deemed too large and its entry requirements not proven to be exclusive to the top of the field. The evidence for judging the work of others (peer review) was largely dated after the petition's filing and was not shown to be an activity setting the petitioner apart from others in the field.
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Memberships In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Materials About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
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