dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Medicine
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO found that the evidence submitted, including a university gold medal and recognition for 'instructor potential' in a training course, did not meet the standard of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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