Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Photography: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's awards were not considered significant; one was for amateur photographers using a specific brand of camera, and the other was a paid placement on a website, not a juried selection for a book. The AAO also withdrew the director's favorable finding on published material, clarifying that the publication of the petitioner's photographs does not meet the criterion, which requires the material to be *about* the petitioner.
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Documentation Of The Alien S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media, Relating To The Alien'S Work In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought.
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