dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Culinary Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because a prior nonimmigrant visa approval under a lesser standard does not mandate approval for an immigrant visa. The AAO emphasized that the standard for EB-1A 'extraordinary ability' is significantly higher than the 'distinction' standard for a nonimmigrant in the arts, and the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary met this higher threshold.
Criteria Discussed
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Distinction Between Immigrant (Extraordinary Ability) And Non-Immigrant (Distinction) Standards
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