Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Pharmacology (2007): did not establish the beneficiary, a scientist, met the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a scientist, met the evidentiary criteria for O-1 classification. The AAO found that the beneficiary's travel awards and grants did not qualify as major prizes, his professional membership did not require outstanding achievements, and citations to his work were not considered published material about him. Consequently, the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary had achieved sustained national or international acclaim.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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