Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Periodontics (2013): did not meet the 'awards' criterion
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'awards' criterion. The AAO determined that being a finalist does not equate to receiving an award. Additionally, for the one award presented, the petitioner failed to establish its national recognition and the AAO noted that the regulation requires plural 'prizes or awards', making a single award insufficient.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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