Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Graphic Arts: 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 evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, such as inclusion in a regional newspaper guide and a past 'Runner-Up Award,' was not sufficient. The evidence for the 'published material' criterion consisted of promotional materials and gallery listings, not substantive articles in major media about the petitioner's work.
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