Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Mathematics Education (2009): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director's decision was upheld, with the AAO noting that the petitioner's evidence, including a Fulbright Grant intended for training and acquiring expertise, did not demonstrate that he had risen to the very top of his field.
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