dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Fashion Design
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the evidence submitted for the 'awards' criterion, specifically a 1994 'Designer of the Year' award, was not sufficient to demonstrate it was a nationally or internationally recognized prize, citing a lack of promotional materials, media coverage, or other objective evidence of its prestige.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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