Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Microbiology And Molecular Biology: did not establish he met the claimed regulatory criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the claimed regulatory criteria. The director found that the petitioner's research grants and fellowships were not prizes or awards for past excellence, but rather funding for future work. Additionally, his memberships in professional societies did not require outstanding achievements as a condition for joining.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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