dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Software Applications
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he met the claimed criteria. The submitted award was found to be local, not national, and was awarded to a company rather than to the petitioner directly. Additionally, his membership in the IEEE as a Senior Member was determined not to require outstanding achievements, as the requirements were based on years of experience and job responsibilities, not on evaluation by national or international experts.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
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