RFE IO questions: (i) Documentation of the beneficiary’s receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prize or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor: You submitted the following evidence in support of the criterion: • Research grant awarded from XXX University, $xxxx • Research grant awarded from XXX University, $xxxx • No evidence was submitted as to the criteria used in the selection of either award. However, based on the title of the awards, it appears they are granted to those in an academic environment only and therefore not open to all in the field of endeavor. Based on the evidence submitted, you have not satisfied this criterion. (ii) Evidence that the beneficiary has performed in a leading or critical role for organization or establishments that have a distinguished reputation. The beneficiary ha claimed that she has been appointed to the leading and/or critical roles, namely being the principal researcher at the XXX lab, XXX University, as well as overseeing two important research projects. You also indicate you served as the chief researcher in charge of an important instrument. No further information or evidence was provided other than the beneficiary’s personal statement. It cannot be found that you have performed a leading or critical role…