EB-1ACivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
Mar122009_01B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipClaimed, not analyzedOriginal contributionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Water resource engineer self-petitioner for EB-1A claimed awards including Peace Messenger and Vernadski award. AAO found awards not nationally or internationally recognized; selection and honors lack evidence of sustained national acclaim. No evidence of other criteria. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Selection for list not nationally or internationally recognized prize; no World Bank recognition shown
- Final merits · Petitioner has not distinguished himself; no sustained acclaim; achievements not significantly above peers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Selection for list not nationally or internationally recognized prize; no World Bank recognition shown |
 Membership | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not claim to meet other criteria discussed below |
 Original contributions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not claim to meet this criterion |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed; petitioner did not claim to meet this criterion |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not distinguished himself; no sustained acclaim; achievements not significantly above peers |
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