Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Molecular Biology (2010): did not establish they met the criteria for receipt of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the criteria for receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards. A 'Best Poster' award was considered a student-level award from a regional conference, not a major prize open to all in the field. Similarly, a scholarship was dismissed as an academic award for study, not an award for excellence in the professional field of endeavor.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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