Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Art (2022): although the petitioner met four of the initial evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met four of the initial evidentiary criteria, the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the limited media coverage, judging experience for non-prestigious events, and authorship record were insufficient to establish that the petitioner is among the small percentage who have risen to the very top of their field.
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Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Lesser Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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