dismissed EB-1B Case: International Macroeconomics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying three criteria, the totality of the evidence did not establish that the beneficiary is internationally recognized as outstanding in his academic field. In the final merits determination, the AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner had not demonstrated the beneficiary's achievements rose to the high standard required for the classification.
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