Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Cook (2005): 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. The evidence for a national prize was deemed insufficient due to an uncertified translation and lack of documentation proving the award's significance. Similarly, evidence for membership in associations did not demonstrate that these organizations require outstanding achievement for admission.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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