Remanded
EB-1A
EB-1A Remanded — Medical Research (2024): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner only met two of the required three evidentiary criteria. Upon review, the AAO found that the petitioner did in fact meet a third criterion, 'leading or critical role,' based on evidence of his significant contributions to a transplant research department at a distinguished hospital. Because the petitioner established eligibility under at least three criteria, the case was remanded for a final merits determination on whether the evidence demonstrates sustained acclaim at the very top of the field.
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Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
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