Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Kosher Chef (2009): did not establish he met the criteria for extraordinary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he met the criteria for extraordinary ability at the time of filing. The director determined that the submitted evidence, such as the "Chaines des Rotisseurs," were symbols of membership rather than major awards for excellence, and counsel's claims about their prestige were unsupported by documentary evidence. Additional evidence submitted on appeal was not considered as it related to achievements occurring after the petition's filing date.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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