Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Acting (2020): the Director concluded that although the petitioner met the
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Decision Summary
The Director concluded that although the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirement by satisfying three regulatory criteria, the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or establish that he is at the very top of his field. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concurring with the Director's final merits determination and rejecting the petitioner's legal argument that meeting three criteria automatically warrants approval.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought
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