dismissed O-1A Case: Public Health
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim. The beneficiary's fellowships were not considered nationally recognized awards for excellence, but rather funding for academic study. Additionally, the published material about the beneficiary's work was deemed insufficient, originating from a few press releases and appearing on websites not established as major media.
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