Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Education (2010): did not establish extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined, and the AAO upheld, that the petitioner had not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim through extensive documentation, which is a very high benchmark required for this visa category.
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