Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Business Development (2021): the appeal was dismissed based on a final merits
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed based on a final merits determination. Although the Director found the petitioner met four initial criteria, the AAO concluded that the totality of the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, or that the petitioner's achievements placed him at the very top of his field as required for this classification.
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Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role High Salary
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