Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Arts (2012): did not establish extraordinary ability or submitted
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or submitted extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO upheld this decision, finding that the evidence submitted, such as acceptance into an artist-in-residence program, did not meet the criteria for a nationally or internationally recognized prize or award. The petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory categories.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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