dismissed
EB-1B
dismissed EB-1B Case: Chemical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary met the 'major prizes or awards' criterion, as the submitted student awards, grants, and paper awards were not considered major enough to show international recognition. Furthermore, the AAO found that the petitioner, a private employer, did not demonstrate that it employed at least three full-time researchers, which is a fundamental requirement for this visa category.
Criteria Discussed
Judged The Work Of Others Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards
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