Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Materials Science And Engineering (2005): did not establish eligibility under the claimed criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The director found that her awards were student-level honors or for 'promise' rather than nationally recognized prizes for excellence in her professional field. Furthermore, her memberships in professional associations were not shown to require outstanding achievements as a condition for admission.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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