Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Food Science: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted did not meet the claimed criteria, as academic degrees were not considered 'prizes or awards,' a professional certification was not deemed a 'membership' requiring outstanding achievements, and published cookbook reviews were not considered to be 'about' the petitioner. Counsel on appeal did not address the specific deficiencies identified by the director.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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