dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Acrobatics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The AAO found that a submitted award was local, not national, in scope. Furthermore, published materials about the beneficiary were determined to be in local papers rather than major media, with some being promotional materials, which did not sufficiently 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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