dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Physics / Materials Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite finding significant flaws in the director's original decision, the AAO ultimately upheld the determination that the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for classification. While the AAO found the petitioner did meet the criterion for a major award (the BIRD Project of the Year Award), it was not sufficient on its own to warrant approval.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.