EB-1B Dismissed — Petroleum Engineering: did not establish the beneficiary was internationally

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary was internationally recognized as outstanding. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the beneficiary's student fellowship and student paper awards were not 'major prizes or awards' for the purpose of this visa category. Furthermore, the evidence did not establish that the beneficiary's memberships in professional associations required outstanding achievements of their members.

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