Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2024): did not establish eligibility for the required number of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the required number of evidentiary criteria. The Director only found one criterion met, and the AAO agreed with this assessment. Specifically, the AAO found that achievements cited as awards, such as selection for a substitute professor position and a first-place designation for a master's degree, were not proven to be nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of His Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Remuneration For Services
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