dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Sciences
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum of three required regulatory criteria. The AAO determined that the petitioner's awards were student scholarships or travel grants, not nationally recognized prizes for excellence. Additionally, published commentaries about the petitioner's work were not considered independent media coverage.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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