dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Cook
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The submitted awards were deemed to be local, not national, and lacked sufficient supporting evidence or proper translation. Furthermore, the petitioner's membership in an association did not require outstanding achievements, and the evidence for display of work was insufficient.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
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