Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business And Public Service (2024): did not establish eligibility under the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the petitioner's honorary citizen awards from two cities were not nationally or internationally recognized. Furthermore, his contributions as a city councilman, including the creation of a tourism commission, were not shown to be of major significance in his field.
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Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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