dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Environmental Science And Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The director found, and the AAO concurred, that the petitioner's awards were provincial rather than national in scope and that he did not demonstrate his memberships in professional associations required outstanding achievements of their members.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
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