EB-1B Dismissed — Electrical And Computer Engineering (2023): despite meeting the minimum evidentiary criteria at the

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum evidentiary criteria at the first step, the petitioner failed to demonstrate in the final merits determination that the beneficiary was internationally recognized as outstanding. The AAO found the evidence, such as the beneficiary's peer review activities, was not indicative of a level of achievement consistent with international recognition, as such activities can be a routine part of an academic career.

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