Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Psychology (2015): did not establish extraordinary ability through either a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate extraordinary ability through either a major, internationally recognized award or by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO found the evidence submitted for the 'membership in associations' criterion was insufficient, as the petitioner did not prove that membership required outstanding achievements judged by experts in the field.
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One-Time Achievement Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
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