EB-1AEnergy and climateEmployerDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN242018_01B2203
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetScholarly articlesMetHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A petroleum engineer and manager at a multinational company met three initial criteria but lacked national or international acclaim in the aggregate. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding his recognition limited to his employer rather than the field.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Service on satisfies criterion; plain language applies.
- Leading or critical role · Performed leading role for distinguished organization with large multinational company.
- Scholarly articles · Published articles in professional or major trade publications meet criterion.
What was missing
- High salary · Salary does not exceed median for managers and directors in field.
- Membership · Memberships do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
- Final merits · Aggregate evidence does not establish national or international acclaim or standing among top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Service on satisfies criterion; plain language applies. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Performed leading role for distinguished organization with large multinational company. |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Published articles in professional or major trade publications meet criterion. |
 High salary | Not met | Salary does not exceed median for managers and directors in field. |
 Membership | Not met | Memberships do not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts. |
 Final merits | Not met | Aggregate evidence does not establish national or international acclaim or standing among top. |
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