Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Engineering (2005): did not meet its burden of proof
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof. The AAO agreed with the director that the beneficiary's provincial awards were not 'major' awards indicative of international recognition. Furthermore, the petitioner did not establish that membership in the beneficiary's professional associations required outstanding achievements of their members.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements
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