Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Biomedical Research: the director improperly narrowed the petitioner's field
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the director improperly narrowed the petitioner's field from 'biomedical research' to 'cancer research.' This error caused the director to exclude significant evidence related to the petitioner's achievements in hypertension research. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's broader field was appropriate and, upon review of all evidence, found that the petitioner met the required criteria.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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