dismissed EB-1A Case: Fine Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided for prizes or awards was deemed insufficient, as one award was too old to demonstrate sustained acclaim and other financial assistance was not proven to be a nationally recognized award for excellence. The petitioner also failed to meet the membership criterion, as there was no evidence that the artistic association she belonged to required outstanding achievements for membership.
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