Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Art (2006): did not establish their awards were nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their awards were nationally or internationally significant, providing insufficient evidence regarding the awards' criteria and prestige. The petitioner also did not show that their acclaim was sustained, with no awards won since 1998, and failed to prove that membership in the submitted association required outstanding achievements.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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