Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Regulatory Affairs (2020): despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the evidence in its totality did not establish that the Beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim or was among the small percentage at the very top of her field. The AAO found that the limited press coverage and peer review activities were insufficient to demonstrate the high level of achievement required for the extraordinary ability classification.
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Published Material About The Beneficiary Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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