Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Acting (2019): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for the awards criterion was insufficient, as the awards were from over 15 years prior and lacked documentation proving they were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. The petitioner also failed to demonstrate that membership in the claimed associations required outstanding achievements as an essential condition for admission.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
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