Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Contractor (2006): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a contractor. The evidence provided, including membership in artisan guilds and letters of employment, did not demonstrate that the associations required outstanding achievements of their members or that the petitioner served in a leading or critical role for a distinguished organization. The petitioner did not submit sufficient documentation to meet any of the regulatory criteria.
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Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role
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