Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Plastics Engineering: did not meet number of criteria to establish the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required number of criteria to establish the beneficiary as an internationally recognized outstanding researcher. The AAO determined that student scholarships and employer awards did not qualify as major prizes, and membership in the Society of Plastics Engineers did not require outstanding achievements of its members. The evidence submitted for other criteria was also found insufficient to prove international recognition.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien'S Work Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Research Contributions
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