Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Nanofluid Engineering (2024): did not establish he is among the small percentage at the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field with sustained national or international acclaim. Although the Director found he met three initial evidentiary criteria based on peer review and scholarly publications, the AAO determined that his two publications, infrequent peer review activity that ceased in 2015, and total citation count were insufficient to meet the high standard for this visa category.
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One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Final Merits Determination (Sustained Acclaim) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
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