dismissed EB-1A Case: Business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the petitioner's 'Fellow' status in a banking institute was not a major award, nor did it qualify as a lesser prize for excellence, as it was granted based on an application, work experience, and a senior position to 25% of the organization's members. Furthermore, her memberships in professional associations did not meet the criterion of requiring outstanding achievements for admission.
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