dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Physics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director found that the petitioner did not meet at least three of the required regulatory criteria. Specifically, the AAO agreed that the petitioner's JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship did not qualify as a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award for excellence, as it was intended to foster future research rather than recognize past achievements.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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