dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Physics
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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.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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