Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Chinese Lantern Design (2005): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the regulatory criteria. The evidence for a national award lacked proof of its significance and a proper translation, the claim of high salary was unsubstantiated by financial records, and the evidence for commercial success was inapplicable and lacked sales documentation. The AAO concluded the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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