Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2012): did not establish extraordinary ability through extensive
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO upheld the director's decision, finding the evidence submitted did not meet the high standards required for this visa category.
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