Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Solar Cell Research: did not establish eligibility under the claimed criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the claimed criteria. The AAO found that a postdoctoral scholarship and research funding were not nationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. Furthermore, the petitioner's membership in an association (ASME) did not qualify, as its requirements could be met with an undergraduate degree and did not mandate outstanding achievements.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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