Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Neuroscience: the petitioner's evidence was insufficient to demonstrate
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's evidence was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. Specifically, the petitioner's Wellcome Trust International Research Fellowship was deemed an award for promising scientists at the beginning of their careers, rather than an award recognizing someone who has already risen to the very top of their field.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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