Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Water Emergency Management (2017): did not establish he met at least three of the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined the evidence submitted for awards, memberships, and judging did not meet the regulatory standards. Additionally, the letters of recommendation were found to be too general to establish that the petitioner's contributions were of major significance to the field.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
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