dismissed EB-1A

dismissed EB-1A Case: Acrobatics

📅 Date unknown 👤 Individual 📂 Acrobatics

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum of three regulatory criteria required for the classification. The AAO determined that the beneficiary's award was local, not nationally recognized, and that the submitted published materials consisted of local coverage, advertisements, and promotional pieces rather than significant coverage in major media. This evidence was insufficient to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.

Criteria Discussed

Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Materials About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.

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