Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed โ Biotechnology: did not establish the beneficiary met at least two of the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least two of the required criteria. The beneficiary's fellowships and scholarships were not considered major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement, but rather grants for new researchers or academic awards. Additionally, the petitioner failed to provide evidence that the beneficiary's membership in a professional association required outstanding achievements of its members.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material By Others About The Alien'S Work
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