dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Postdoctoral Research
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AAO concurred, that the petitioner failed to submit extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim, which is the high benchmark set by Congress for this visa category.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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