Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Art: did not establish his awards were nationally significant or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove his awards were nationally significant or that he competed against established professionals, instead of only other youths. He also failed to provide evidence of membership in a qualifying association or that the association requires outstanding achievements. A major inconsistency was noted, as the petitioner's passport identified his profession as 'Cook', which cast doubt on his claim of being a nationally recognized artist.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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