dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Medical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their poster awards were nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence. The petitioner also failed to demonstrate that their membership in a professional society required outstanding achievements for admission. The AAO further rejected research grants as 'comparable evidence,' stating they are intended to fund future work, not to recognize past extraordinary achievements.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Comparable Evidence
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