Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Art (2005): did not establish sufficient evidence to meet any of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the required criteria. The petitioner did not establish the national stature of a claimed award, the submitted article was not primarily about the petitioner, and there was no documentary proof that a claimed artistic exhibition ever took place. Consequently, the AAO found the petitioner had not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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