Outcome: Dismissed
JUL052018_03B2203
Our summary
Project assistant engineer seeking EB-1A in sciences. Failed to establish major internationally recognized award or three criteria. Original contributions and exhibitions criteria not met; insufficient evidence of artistic displays or major significance. AAO dismissed appeal finding no evidence of top-of-field status.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Competition award not shown to be major, internationally recognized; documentation lacked international stature discussion.
- Exhibitions · Scientific robotics competition does not qualify as artistic exhibition or showcase.
- Original contributions · Recommendation letters insufficient; petitioner failed to identify specific evidence demonstrating major significance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Competition award not shown to be major, internationally recognized; documentation lacked international stature discussion. | |
| Not met | Scientific robotics competition does not qualify as artistic exhibition or showcase. | |
| Not met | Recommendation letters insufficient; petitioner failed to identify specific evidence demonstrating major significance. | |
| Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; director determined petitioner did not meet criterion without detailed discussion. |
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