dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Programmer Analyst
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's university awards were student-level honors reflecting institutional recognition, not nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in his field. Additionally, his membership in the IEEE did not meet the criterion of requiring outstanding achievements for admission.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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