dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO found that the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, including a city photography competition prize and a merit certificate, was not sufficient to prove the awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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