Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Media (2015): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner failed to provide evidence of a major, internationally-recognized award and did not meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Specifically for the awards criterion, the evidence showed the award was given to a news outlet, not to the petitioner as an individual.
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One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
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