dismissed EB-1A Case: Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the 'lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards' criterion. The director determined that the petitioner's awards, such as the UCLA Chancellor's Award for Postdoctoral Research, were limited to specific populations (like students or local researchers) and not open to all professionals in the field, thus not demonstrating sustained national or international acclaim. Inclusion in 'Who's Who' was also deemed insufficient to meet the standard for an award or national acclaim.
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