dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Microelectronics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to meet any of the claimed regulatory criteria. The petitioner's award was deemed a student-level award limited to young researchers, not indicative of national acclaim. Furthermore, the petitioner's memberships in professional associations did not require outstanding achievements as a prerequisite for joining.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
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