Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Plastics 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 outstanding in his academic field. The AAO concurred with the director that the evidence, including student scholarships, membership in a professional society not requiring outstanding achievements, and publications with limited circulation, did not satisfy the high standards for at least two of the required criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Major Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien'S Work Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific Or Scholarly Research Contributions
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