Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Pastry (2024): the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the regulatory criteria. The AAO found the submitted letters of support were insufficient to demonstrate original contributions of major significance, noting they were generic, used identical language, and only spoke to the petitioner's value to his employers rather than a broader impact on the field.
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Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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