Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019): the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner established eligibility through the totality of the evidence. While the Director initially denied the case at the final merits stage despite acknowledging the petitioner met three criteria (judging, scholarly articles, and high salary), the AAO determined that the petitioner's role on an international scientific advisory council, among other evidence, demonstrated the requisite sustained national or international acclaim.
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Judging Scholarly Articles High Salary Membership Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role
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