Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2021): did not meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum three evidentiary criteria required for the classification. While the Director found three criteria met, the AAO disagreed, concluding the petitioner had not established he performed in a 'leading or critical role' or held qualifying 'memberships in associations'. This left the petitioner with only two satisfied criteria, which was insufficient to prove sustained national or international acclaim.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role High Remuneration
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