dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the submitted prizes and awards reflected only local or institutional recognition rather than the required national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not provide evidence showing that her honors commanded a significant level of recognition beyond the presenting organizations.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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