Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Physics (2018): the AAO found the petitioner met the final merits
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the final merits determination of extraordinary ability. The decision was based on the petitioner's extensive record of scholarly articles with an unusually high citation rate for his field, strong recommendation letters detailing the major significance of his original contributions, and his substantial experience judging the work of others for renowned publications.
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Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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