Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sciences (2011): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO found that the evidence submitted fell short of the claims made by counsel and in support letters, noting a lack of documentation for key achievements like presentations at elite conferences, which diminished the credibility of the evidence.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement 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 Performing In A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Commanding A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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