Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2005): did not establish his awards were nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his awards were nationally or internationally recognized, as they appeared to be local. Furthermore, the petitioner did not provide evidence of membership in associations that require outstanding achievement, instead submitting a professional qualification certificate and an employee ID card which do not satisfy the criterion.
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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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