Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Research Scientist (2005): did not meet the evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the evidentiary criteria. The director determined that research grants and postdoctoral appointments are not prizes or awards, a student prize was not nationally significant, and evidence for an award for a poster presentation was insufficient. The petitioner also failed to provide evidence that his memberships in certain associations required outstanding achievements.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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