dismissed EB-1A Case: Electrical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO agreed with the director that the petitioner's evidence, such as academic scholarships, a potential research grant, and membership in the IEEE, did not meet the regulatory criteria. While the petitioner's work as a peer reviewer was acknowledged, it was considered routine for the field and insufficient to demonstrate extraordinary ability.
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