Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business (2018): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The Director initially found the petitioner met two criteria (published material and judging), but on appeal, the evidence submitted for additional criteria such as awards, memberships, and original contributions was deemed insufficient to meet the regulatory standards.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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