Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Physics (2005): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of the field. The submitted award was a student competition prize, claimed memberships did not require outstanding achievements for admission, and the petitioner's peer review activities were considered routine for the field rather than evidence of extraordinary ability.
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Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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