Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Architecture: did not establish the beneficiary had earned sustained
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards, specifically a local photography competition and being a semi-finalist in a design competition, was found insufficient to meet the criterion for nationally or internationally recognized prizes. Additionally, the beneficiary's memberships in organizations like the American Institute of Architects (as an associate) were not shown to require outstanding achievements for admission.
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