Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2012): did not establish extraordinary ability or sustained
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the submitted awards, such as the 'Cross of the Venezuelan Air Force Third Class', were for excellence in his field of endeavor, mechanical engineering, as required by the regulations.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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