Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Petroleum Engineering (2024): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a petroleum engineer, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the evidence for a national award was insufficient, as it lacked documentation on the selection criteria or its national significance. Similarly, the evidence for membership in a professional association did not prove that the organization requires outstanding achievements of its members.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations
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