dismissed EB-1A Case: Financial Technology
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the petitioner's Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter did not qualify as a membership in an association requiring outstanding achievements, but rather was an occupational credential earned through examination. Similarly, the CFA charter and other certificates were not considered nationally or internationally recognized awards for excellence.
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