Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Acting (2012): did not establish extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The evidence for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was found deficient, as one award was granted to the production company rather than the petitioner herself. Another submitted award was described as a 'congeniality prize' and lacked sufficient evidence to be considered a nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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