Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Cinematography (2012): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The decision also clarified that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant approval does not guarantee eligibility for the EB-1A immigrant visa, which has a significantly higher standard.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between O-1 'Extraordinary Achievement' And Eb-1A 'Extraordinary Ability' Standards
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