Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Animal Science (2013): did not establish the beneficiary possessed sustained
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Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed sustained national or international acclaim or was at the very top of his field. The AAO affirmed the director's decision, concluding the evidence did not satisfy the criterion for a major international award or at least three of the eight alternative evidentiary criteria.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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