Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2019): although the petitioner established that the beneficiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner established that the beneficiary met three evidentiary criteria (judging, scholarly articles, and high salary), a final merits determination found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that the beneficiary's awards and memberships did not prove he had risen to the very top of his field.
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Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role Evidence Of A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
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