dismissed EB-1A Case: Business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The 'Fellow' award from the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance was deemed insufficient, as it was granted upon application based on experience rather than being a competitive prize for excellence. Furthermore, the petitioner's memberships in professional organizations did not require outstanding achievements for admission, thus failing to meet the high standards for this visa category.
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