Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Obstetrics And Gynecology: did not establish sustained acclaim
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim. A purported 1997 presidential award was deemed too old to show sustained acclaim, and the evidence for it—a generic 'Dear Author' letter—was insufficient to prove it was a nationally recognized prize with a competitive selection process. The petitioner did not meet the burden of proof for the criteria claimed.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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