dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Microbiology And Molecular Biology
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.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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