Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business (2011): there was a mismatch between the beneficiary's area of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because there was a mismatch between the beneficiary's area of expertise (rock and roll memorabilia) and the proposed employment (Executive Director for a drunk driving charity). The AAO concluded that the petitioner must establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the field they intend to work in within the U.S., which is as a nonprofit director. The evidence related to memorabilia was not considered for the proposed role, and the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary's acclaim as an executive director.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Intent To Continue To Work In The Area Of Expertise
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