Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Fashion Design (2023): did not establish eligibility under the required number of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the required number of criteria. The AAO found that the petitioner's 'Mara de Oro Award' was not proven to be a nationally or internationally recognized award due to a lack of significant media coverage and unclear award criteria. Furthermore, the published materials submitted were considered brief announcements rather than substantial articles about the petitioner's work in major media.
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Prizes Or Awards Published Material Judging Exhibitions Or Showcases
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