dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Education
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, including honorary citizenships and citations, was determined to be local recognition, not nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence. The petitioner also failed to demonstrate the significance of another prize beyond the presenting organization.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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