dismissed EB-1A Case: Physical Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO determined that the evidence submitted, such as a Senior Research Fellowship, did not meet the specific regulatory criteria for awards, as it was considered funding for research training rather than a prize for excellence. Ultimately, the petitioner did not prove they were one of the small percentage who have risen to the very top of their field.
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