Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sciences (2011): the motion to reopen and reconsider was granted, but the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was granted, but the prior decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed, and the petition remains denied. The director and the AAO determined that the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and sustained national or international acclaim. The decision reaffirms that the petitioner has not demonstrated that they have risen to the small percentage at the very top of their field.
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