Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business (2020): did not establish she met the minimum of three evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinary ability. The Director found the petitioner met two criteria (judging and leading role), but the AAO concluded she did not meet additional claimed criteria for awards or memberships. The AAO found her awards lacked national or international recognition and her claimed memberships were informal gatherings, not professional associations requiring outstanding achievements.
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Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Leading Or Critical Role
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