Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business (2022): the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish that his
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence, thereby not meeting the criterion. Furthermore, in its final merits determination, the AAO concluded that even if the petitioner had met the initial evidentiary requirements, the totality of the evidence did not prove he had sustained national or international acclaim and was one of the small percentage at the top of his field.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Published Material About The Alien In Major Media Final Merits Determination
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