Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Physics (2024): the appeal was dismissed based on the final merits
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed based on the final merits determination, even though the petitioner met three initial evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner's overall record, including his role as a postdoctoral associate, was indicative of an early-career researcher rather than someone who has risen to the very top of their field. Therefore, the evidence did not demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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