sustained EB-1A

sustained EB-1A Case: Polymer Science

📅 Date unknown 👤 Individual 📂 Polymer Science

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner met three of the required evidentiary criteria, including contributions of major significance, authorship of scholarly articles, and judging the work of others. While the Director had only accepted two criteria, the AAO also credited the petitioner's work as a peer reviewer and on an editorial board. After a final merits determination, the AAO concluded the petitioner had demonstrated the necessary sustained national or international acclaim.

Criteria Discussed

Evidence Of The Alien'S Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Evidence Of The Alien'S Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field, In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Same Or An Allied Field Of Specialization For Which Classification Is Sought

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