Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Scientific Research (2005): did not establish their awards were nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. The submitted fellowships and research grants were considered funding for training or future work, not awards for past achievement, and thus did not meet the regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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