dismissed EB-1A

dismissed EB-1A Case: Business

📅 Date unknown 👤 Individual 📂 Business

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his membership in professional organizations, such as the American Institute of Certified Management Accountants (IMA) and the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR), required outstanding achievements indicative of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that while the petitioner's certifications were respected professional credentials, the record did not prove they were equivalent to the high level of achievement required for the classification.

Criteria Discussed

Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.

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