Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Engineering: did not establish the beneficiary is recognized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary is recognized internationally as an outstanding researcher. The evidence provided for membership in associations did not show that these organizations require outstanding achievements of their members. Additionally, while the beneficiary had patents, the petitioner did not demonstrate that these research contributions were considered significant or had won international recognition within the academic community.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material By Others About The Alien'S Work Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Research Contributions
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