Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Arts (2011): the AAO upheld the director's decision
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO upheld the director's decision. The director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's level of achievement was not commensurate with the high standard required for this classification.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
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