Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Medicine (2008): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The primary award submitted, the RAZI award, was determined to be a local or institutional student honor from his alma mater, not a major, internationally recognized award. Other academic honors were also dismissed as they do not compare the petitioner against established professionals in the field.
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One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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