Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sciences (2011): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO upheld the director's determination that the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The decision also affirmed that eligibility must be proven as of the petition's filing date, and post-filing achievements cannot be considered.
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