dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Molecular Biology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO determined that the evidence submitted did not meet the criteria for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards, concluding that a student scholarship (Monbusho Scholarship) was for academic study, not professional excellence, and a 'Certificate of Merit' only proved entry into a competition, not a win.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
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