Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Art (2023): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner met the criteria for published material and artistic display, but found the evidence submitted for lesser-known awards was insufficient. The awards were from fee-based online art competitions and lacked proof of national or international recognition for excellence in the field.
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Published Material About The Alien Display Of The Alien'S Work Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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