dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Medical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards were institutional rather than nationally or internationally recognized. Furthermore, his memberships did not require outstanding achievements as a condition for admission, and citations of his work were not considered published material about him.
Criteria Discussed
Awards Memberships Published Materials
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