Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Research (2011): did not establish extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The petitioner's counsel argued that a prior EB-2 NIW approval should be sufficient, but the AAO rejected this, emphasizing that the EB-1A classification has separate and more stringent requirements. Additionally, the petitioner abandoned challenges to the director's negative findings on several criteria on appeal.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
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