dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Medical Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, although the petitioner submitted evidence under three regulatory criteria (judging, original contributions, and scholarly articles), the AAO found this evidence reflected routine duties and accomplishments. The AAO concluded that the evidence was not consistent with a finding of sustained national or international acclaim and did not demonstrate that the beneficiary had risen to the very top of his field.
Criteria Discussed
Major Internationally-Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
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