Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Physical Science (2014): did not establish eligibility under the required minimum of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner abandoned their claim regarding the 'prizes or awards' criterion on appeal and failed to establish that their memberships in professional associations required outstanding achievements of their members. Because the petitioner did not meet the plain language of at least three criteria, the petition was denied.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Scholarly Articles
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