Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Acting (2017): although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three
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Decision Summary
Although the petitioner met the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the appeal was dismissed because the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that much of the documentation related to the petitioner's former modeling career, and the evidence regarding his acting career was insufficient to establish that he is among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
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