Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Horticulture Art (2005): 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 for the awards criterion was found deficient, containing inconsistencies such as incorrect gender, misspellings, and illegible seals, and lacking proof of the awards' national or international significance. Additionally, a discrepancy in the petitioner's passport, which listed her profession as "Manicurist," cast doubt on the credibility of her claim as an expert in horticulture art.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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