dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Pharmaceutical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's 'Outstanding Paper Award' was determined to be a regional award, not a nationally significant prize, and lacked sufficient documentation regarding its importance. Furthermore, the petitioner failed to submit any evidence of published material about their work, as required by the regulations.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
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