dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Physics / Materials Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim requisite for classification as an alien of extraordinary ability. While the AAO acknowledged significant flaws in the director's original decision and found that the petitioner did meet the awards criterion through the BIRD Project of the Year Award, it ultimately upheld the denial based on the overall evidence presented.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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