dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Research Scientist
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.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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