dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Cinematography
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted, an 'Honorable Mention' from a student cinematography competition, was deemed insufficient to prove the petitioner had risen to the very top of her field, as the award was not shown to be a nationally or internationally recognized prize for excellence and was limited to students and recent graduates.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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