Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Engineering (2017): the motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was denied. The AAO found no error in its original determination, concluding that the petitioner's professional license did not constitute a major award, his association memberships did not require outstanding achievements, published articles were not sufficiently 'about' him, and his work on a local flood prediction model did not demonstrate original contributions of major significance to the field.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
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