dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Orthopaedic Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that a single national award over a nearly 20-year career was insufficient, his professional memberships did not require outstanding achievements, and mere citations to his articles did not constitute published material about him.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
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