Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Graphic Design (2005): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence submitted for the awards criterion, such as various certificates, was found to be unreliable due to inconsistencies, grammatical errors, and a fill-in-the-blank format, and failed to prove they were nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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