Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Journalism (2019): although the petitioner met the initial requirement of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial requirement of satisfying at least three evidentiary criteria, she failed to establish eligibility in the final merits determination. The AAO found that the petitioner's awards and media coverage were primarily of local or regional significance, and she did not demonstrate the sustained national or international acclaim required to be considered among the small percentage at the very top of her field.
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Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
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