dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Materials Science And Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards were student-level, academic, or institutional honors, not nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in her professional field. Furthermore, she did not provide evidence that her memberships in associations required outstanding achievements of their members as judged by national or international experts.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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