dismissed EB-1A Case: Journalism
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria after a de novo review. The AAO found that an award was given to the petitioner's publication rather than to him personally, and memberships did not require outstanding achievement. The AAO disagreed with the Director's positive findings on several criteria, ultimately concluding the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained acclaim or prove he is at the very top of his field.
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