dismissed EB-1A Case: Modeling
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The director determined that the petitioner's awards, such as a second-place finish in a youth modeling competition and winning a local swimsuit competition, did not constitute nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence. This evidence was insufficient to demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of her field.
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