dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Chemical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the petitioner's doctoral degree did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized award, and that his student-level scholarships and travel grants were not evidence of recognition at the very top of his field.
Criteria Discussed
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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