Closing RFE objections on "Memberships"
Key answer
- No requirement for outstanding achievements
The officer does not see that membership is granted specifically for outstanding achievements as a required condition.
- Ordinary admission criteria
Requirements such as working in the field, education, experience, activity, payment of dues, or recommendations are not considered sufficient.
- The association was not proven to be field-specific
The officer states that the association's connection to the beneficiary's field of activity was not proven.
- No evaluation by recognized experts
It was not shown that the candidate's outstanding achievements were evaluated by recognized national or international experts.
- Membership level is unclear
The documents do not show the membership level or whether privileged levels differ from ordinary participation.
- Insufficient membership documents
The officer cites plain language and requires direct evidence of the membership itself, the association's field-specific nature, and strict admission criteria.
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