Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Fine Art Painting (2009): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, the evidence largely showed acceptance into exhibitions rather than receipt of an actual prize or award. Furthermore, an award won from an organization that focuses on 'emerging artists' was not considered indicative of acclaim at the very top of the field.
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