sustained
EB-1A
sustained EB-1A Case: Structural Biology
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition based on a final merits determination, even though the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria. The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found the totality of the evidence demonstrated extraordinary ability, highlighting the petitioner's consistent peer-review work, significant research contributions including an HIV vaccine in clinical trials, and work being cited by three Nobel Laureates.
Criteria Discussed
Judging Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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