Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Fire Prevention (2023): despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits determination. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's achievements and roles were predominantly local or municipal in scope, rather than national, and did not prove he was among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
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Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
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