Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Engineering (2016): while the petitioner met the criteria for judging others'
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner met the criteria for judging others' work and for scholarly articles, he did not establish that his contributions were of major significance. In the final merits determination, the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and did not prove through extensive documentation that his achievements were recognized in the field.
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Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Original Contributions Of Major Significance Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien One-Time Major Achievement (E.G., Nobel Prize)
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