Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Mental Health Nursing (2023): did not establish eligibility under the claimed criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the claimed criteria. The petitioner's nursing certifications were found to represent entry-level competency rather than 'excellence' required for the awards criterion. Additionally, state nursing licenses were determined to be mandatory for practice and not memberships in exclusive associations requiring outstanding achievements.
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Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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