Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Organic Chemistry (2014): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Although the director determined the petitioner met the criteria for judging the work of others and authorship of scholarly articles, the AAO found the petitioner did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance. As the petitioner did not meet the minimum evidentiary threshold, they did not prove sustained national or international acclaim.
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One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
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