Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sciences (2012): while the petitioner submitted evidence that met the plain
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner submitted evidence that met the plain language of three regulatory criteria, the AAO determined that this evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's accomplishments reflected routine duties and did not indicate she had risen to the very top of her field, especially when compared to the caliber of the references who supported her petition.
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Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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