Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Medical Sciences: did not establish the beneficiary met the claimed criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the claimed criteria for extraordinary ability. The evidence for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was deemed insufficient, as a poster award lacked evidence of broad recognition, and research grants were considered funding for future work rather than prizes for past achievements. Therefore, the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
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Prizes Or Awards Judging The Work Of Others
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