dismissed
EB-1B
dismissed EB-1B Case: Optical Networking
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that it employs the required minimum of three full-time researchers, as the evidence suggested the employees' duties were predominantly managerial. Beyond the initial denial, the AAO also found that the beneficiary failed to establish the necessary international recognition, as the evidence submitted under the criteria for judging others and scholarly articles was considered routine for the field.
Criteria Discussed
Private Employer Requirement (At Least 3 Full-Time Researchers) International Recognition Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles
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