Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Medical Research (2005): 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 required for the classification. The director found that a research grant the petitioner was involved in was awarded to her supervisor, not to her, so it did not qualify as an award. Furthermore, her memberships in professional associations did not require outstanding achievements, and testimonial letters alone were insufficient to prove contributions of major significance without more independent evidence.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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