Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Ophthalmology (2021): did not establish they met the required minimum of three
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. The Director found the petitioner satisfied the criteria for judging the work of others and authorship of scholarly articles, but the AAO concluded that the petitioner's awards were not nationally or internationally recognized, thus failing to meet the 'Lesser Awards' criterion and falling short of the required three.
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Lesser Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary
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