dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Mechanical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized. The director found that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence regarding the significance of the awards, the criteria for selection, or the level of competition. Academic scholarships were also considered insufficient as they relate to training rather than professional achievement.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Memberships In Associations
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