Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Finance: did not establish the beneficiary met the regulatory
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the regulatory criteria. The beneficiary's student fellowship award was not considered a major prize for outstanding achievement in her academic field. Furthermore, the professional associations she belonged to did not require outstanding achievements for membership, as mandated by the regulations.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards For Outstanding Achievement Membership In Associations In The Academic Field Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
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