Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Art (2021): 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. Although the Director and AAO agreed the petitioner met the criteria for judging others' work and displaying his work at artistic exhibitions, the evidence provided for other criteria, such as 'lesser awards,' was insufficient to establish the national or international recognition of his achievements.
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Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material Participation As A Judge Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions
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