dismissed EB-1A Case: Policy Analysis
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence provided for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was found to be insufficient. The AAO determined that the beneficiary's academic honors, student scholarships, and travel grants did not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in his professional field of endeavor, but rather recognition within an educational setting, which does not demonstrate that he has risen to the very top of his field.
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