Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Physics / Materials Science (2004): despite finding significant flaws in the director's
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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.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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