Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2023): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability. The petitioner needed to meet at least three regulatory criteria but only fulfilled two (academic record and membership), failing to prove the criterion for recognition of achievements and significant contributions.
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Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Membership In Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
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