dismissed EB-1A Case: Documentary Filmmaking
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and that she is among the small percentage at the top of her field. Although the Director initially found the petitioner met four criteria, the AAO's de novo review concluded the evidence was insufficient, specifically finding that the petitioner's student awards and film festival honors did not qualify as nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence.
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