Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business (2021): despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed the final merits determination. The AAO concluded the evidence in totality did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or prove that the petitioner was among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material In Professional Publications Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role For An Organization With A Distinguished Reputation
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