dismissed EB-1B Case: Dna And Protein Structure Research
Decision Summary
The director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the regulatory criteria. The AAO concurred with the director's finding that the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's awards constituted major prizes for outstanding achievement. The petitioner failed to provide primary evidence of the awards and did not prove that a regional award was a major award indicative of international recognition.
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