Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Physiology (2013): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner abandoned the 'awards' claim on appeal and did not demonstrate that his membership in the American Physiology Society required 'outstanding achievements' as judged by experts. Therefore, the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classification.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
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