dismissed EB-1A Case: Kosher Chef
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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