Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Biology (2018): the AAO determined that the petitioner met a third
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met a third evidentiary criterion, 'contributions of major significance,' in addition to the two criteria conceded by the Director (judging and scholarly articles). The AAO found that the petitioner's discovery of hundreds of new species, high citation count, and influential research, supported by strong letters of recommendation, demonstrated sustained acclaim and placed her at the top of her field.
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Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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