dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Medical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the petitioner's achievements in his niche field of 'human acariasis' had not been recognized by mainstream science. Furthermore, the evidence submitted for the awards criterion was insufficient, as the awards were deemed provincial or their national significance was not proven.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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