EB-1AEnergy and climateIndividualDecided 2016Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG312016_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Geologist and petroleum researcher claiming extraordinary ability in hydrocarbon modeling. Failed to meet three criteria threshold. Awards not nationally recognized, judging role informal only, and original contributions lacked major field significance. Appeal dismissed; petitioner did not establish required expertise level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Award not demonstrated to be nationally or internationally recognized; entity identity unclear
- Judging · Mentoring graduate students does not constitute formal judging capacity
- Original contributions · Leadership roles and supervision insufficient to establish major significance in field
- Final merits · Failed to meet three criteria threshold; expertise insufficient for classification
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Award not demonstrated to be nationally or internationally recognized; entity identity unclear |
 Judging | Not met | Mentoring graduate students does not constitute formal judging capacity |
 Original contributions | Not met | Leadership roles and supervision insufficient to establish major significance in field |
 Final merits | Not met | Failed to meet three criteria threshold; expertise insufficient for classification |
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