Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Lighting Designer (2009): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director determined the petitioner did not demonstrate receipt of a major, internationally recognized award, nor did they meet at least three of the alternative regulatory criteria. The AAO also clarified that a previous O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval does not guarantee approval for this immigrant classification, as the EB-1A standard is significantly higher.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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