dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Medical Science
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because a prior approval for a different employer is not binding on a new petition, and CIS is not required to approve a case based on a prior potentially erroneous approval. The AAO found the evidence submitted, such as research grants and fellowship selections, was insufficient to meet the regulatory criteria for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards.
Criteria Discussed
Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary
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